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Newcastle firm on Bruno Guimaraes despite Arsenal's verbal offer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Newcastle firm on Bruno Guimaraes despite Arsenal's verbal offer

Summary

Newcastle United has received a verbal offer from Arsenal for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, reportedly around £60 million. The Gunners are looking to bolster their midfield ahead of the upcoming season, with Guimaraes among their options. While Arsenal has made contact with the player's camp, Newcastle remains resolute that Guimaraes is not for sale and is preparing for a summer that may involve significant changes to their squad. The 28-year-old is currently participating in the 2026 World Cup, and sources indicate he has not expressed a desire to leave Newcastle despite interest from Arsenal.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal made a verbal offer for Bruno Guimaraes.
•Newcastle is unwilling to sell Guimaraes.
•The player is currently at the 2026 World Cup.
•Arsenal is seeking to strengthen their midfield.
•Newcastle expects a challenging summer regarding player retention.

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What they're saying

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Newcastle United’s summer was always going to be one filled with difficult decisions as interest in key players was expected, and it’s only growing, creating very serious doubts about whether this will be a retool of Eddie Howe’s XI or rather a full-blown rebuild. According to the Daily Mail’s Tom Collomosse and Craig Hope, Arsenal […]
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