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Bruno Guimarães absent from Newcastle flight amid Arsenal transfer talks

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Bruno Guimarães absent from Newcastle flight amid Arsenal transfer talks

Summary

Bruno Guimarães did not board Newcastle's flight to their pre-season training camp in La Manga on Friday. Reports indicate he is currently in Brazil and moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal. The incoming coach, Matthias Jaissle, is expected to join the squad in Spain this weekend. Guimarães' absence raises questions about his future with Newcastle as the pre-season activities commence.

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Key Details

•Guimarães was not on Newcastle's flight to Spain on July 31.
•He is reportedly in Brazil and nearing a move to Arsenal.
•Matthias Jaissle is set to meet the squad in La Manga this weekend.
•Newcastle's pre-season training camp begins as transfer discussions continue.

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12:50 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle’s flight to pre-season camp

What they're saying

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Midfielder may still fly to La Manga on Sunday Incoming head coach Jaissle to meet squad in Spain Bruno Guimarães was not on Newcastle’s flight to Murcia on Friday lunchtime as Eddie Howe’s former players prepared to meet their new head coach in southern Spain. As Guimarães, who is believed to be in Brazil, appeared to inch closer towards a transfer to Arsenal, Matthias Jaissle was completing his managerial move from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli. Howe’s successor is expected to arrive at the club’s pre-season training camp in the La Manga complex at some point this weekend. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Louise Taylor

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