Bruno Guimaraes seeks transfer from Newcastle amid Arsenal interest
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Bruno Guimaraes has requested to leave Newcastle United with Arsenal reportedly increasing their interest in the midfielder. Guimaraes, who has been a key player for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in 2022, missed a crucial penalty during Brazil's World Cup exit to Norway. Although no direct contact has been made by Arsenal, it is suggested they are preparing to submit a new offer for the player. Newcastle is reluctant to allow Guimaraes to depart, especially after selling other key players like Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer.
- •Bruno Guimaraes requests to leave Newcastle.
- •Arsenal is ramping up interest in the midfielder.
- •Guimaraes missed a critical penalty in the World Cup.
- •Newcastle has already lost key players this transfer window.
- •Arsenal plans to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move
- 11:41 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Arsenal to step up Guimarães interest
- 8:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes asks to leave amid Arsenal interest
"Champions believed to be preparing £60m offer Fresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and Tonali Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after the Brazil midfielder informed Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions. Guimarães, who missed a penalty in Brazil’s defeat to Norway in the last-16 of the World Cup on Sunday, is understood to have his heart set on a move to north London after Arsenal held talks with his representatives last month. Newcastle have yet to receive any contact from Arsenal but they are believed to be preparing an offer in the region of £60m. Continue reading...
"Captain Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the midfielder. The Brazil international, who arrived from Lyon in 2022, has been a player of interest for the Premier League champions this summer. Although Newcastle have had no direct contact from Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's side are now poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who missed a penalty for Brazil as they exited the World Cup in the last 16 to Norway on Sunday.
"Arsenal are set to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after receiving encouragement that the midfielder wants to join them but agreeing a fee with Newcastle remains a significant stumbling block, sources told ESPN.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 9:20 AMGuimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle United he wants to leave, making clear his preference is a move to Arsenal.The Brazil midfielder has informed the club of his desire to seek a fresh challenge, with ...
- ESPN SoccerJul 8, 2026, 11:41 PMSources: Arsenal to step up Guimarães interest
Arsenal are set to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after receiving encouragement that the midfielder wants to join them but agreeing a fee with Newcastle remains a significant stumbling block, sources told ESPN.
- The Guardian SportJul 8, 2026, 8:22 PMArsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave
Champions believed to be preparing £60m offer Fresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and Tonali Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after the Brazil midfielder informed Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions. Guimarães, who missed a penalty in Brazil’s defeat to Norway in the last-16 of the World Cup on Sunday, is understood to have his heart set on a move to north London after Arsenal held talks with his representatives last month. Newcastle have yet to receive any contact from Arsenal but they are believed to be preparing an offer in the region of £60m. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:01 PMGuimaraes asks to leave amid Arsenal interest
Captain Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the midfielder. The Brazil international, who arrived from Lyon in 2022, has been a player of interest for the Premier League champions this summer. Although Newcastle have had no direct contact from Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's side are now poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who missed a penalty for Brazil as they exited the World Cup in the last 16 to Norway on Sunday.
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