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Bruno Guimarães set to request transfer from Newcastle to Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Bruno Guimarães set to request transfer from Newcastle to Arsenal

Summary

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães is expected to travel to the club's training camp in Spain to formally request a transfer to Arsenal. Reports indicate Guimarães did not fly with the team and will meet with Newcastle's new head coach Matthias Jaissle to inform him of his desire to leave. Arsenal is preparing an offer exceeding £75 million for the midfielder, with negotiations reportedly advancing. If the meeting occurs, it will present Jaissle with a significant early challenge as he begins his tenure at Newcastle.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Guimarães plans to meet Newcastle's new coach about a transfer request.
•Arsenal is preparing a £75 million offer for Guimarães.
•Newcastle's training camp is currently underway in Spain.
•Guimarães has played four years with Newcastle.
•This meeting may impact Jaissle's initial strategy as head coach.

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6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Bruno Set to Join Newcastle in Spain in Cruel Arsenal Plot Twist

What they're saying

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Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães is reportedly set to travel to the club’s training camp in Spain, but not precisely to resume preparations for the new season. In fact, according to the latest reports, Bruno is planning the opposite and to formally request a transfer so Arsenal can finally complete a deal in a saga […]
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