Mikel Arteta lauds Guimaraes as Arsenal sign midfielder from Newcastle
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Arsenal announced the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million on Saturday. Mikel Arteta emphasized that Guimaraes will elevate the team's performance as they prepare for the upcoming season and look to defend their Premier League title. Guimaraes will not feature in the squad for a recent 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund but is expected to play against Como on Wednesday. Arteta acknowledged the midfield depth that Guimaraes brings and expressed his intent to continue pursuing other transfers during this window. He also updated on the injuries of Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, noting they remain unavailable.
- •Arsenal signs Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million from Newcastle.
- •Guimaraes introduced to fans but missed matchday squad against Dortmund.
- •Arteta expects Guimaraes to boost midfield versatility and goal threat.
- •Timber and Saliba are still sidelined with injuries.
- •Arteta aims for more ambitious signings in this transfer window.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta backs Bruno Guimaraes to help take Arsenal to the 'next level'
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta
- 4:43 PMBBC Sport — Guimaraes can take us to the next level - Arteta
- 4:43 PMBBC News — Bruno Guimaraes: Midfielder can help Arsenal reach next level, says Mikel Arteta - BBC
"Mikel Arteta believes Bruno Guimaraes is a signing that can take Arsenal to 'the next level' this season.Guimaraes was paraded as an Arsenal player ahead of the club's pre-season friendly defeat to Bo...
"Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
"Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:20 AMArteta backs Bruno Guimaraes to help take Arsenal to the 'next level'
Mikel Arteta believes Bruno Guimaraes is a signing that can take Arsenal to 'the next level' this season.Guimaraes was paraded as an Arsenal player ahead of the club's pre-season friendly defeat to Bo...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:27 PMGuimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 4:43 PMGuimaraes can take us to the next level - Arteta
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will help Arsenal go to the "next level" and hints that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
- BBC NewsAug 9, 2026, 4:43 PMBruno Guimaraes: Midfielder can help Arsenal reach next level, says Mikel Arteta - BBC
Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.
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