Newcastle United offers Bruno Guimaraes record £40 million contract

Newcastle United plans to offer midfielder Bruno Guimaraes a club-record contract worth £40 million. Currently earning £160,000 per week with two years left on his deal, Guimaraes is set to receive an improved offer of £200,000 per week for four years. The 28-year-old is attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, but Newcastle’s management insists he is not for sale. Arsenal has made a £55 million bid that Newcastle has rejected; they value Guimaraes at around £80 million. As transfer activity heats up, Newcastle is also facing interest in midfielder Sandro Tonali, for whom they seek £100 million.

• 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United willing to offer Bruno Guimaraes club-record £40million contract