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Newcastle unwilling to sell Bruno Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Newcastle unwilling to sell Bruno Guimaraes amid Arsenal interest

Summary

Newcastle United has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is not for sale. The 28-year-old midfielder has emerged as a key player, demonstrating his abilities during the World Cup by leading in assists. Despite speculation surrounding his future, club officials describe him as inspirational, pointing out that Newcastle struggled without him in past matches. Former teammate Emil Krafth emphasized that Guimaraes significantly impacts the game, underscoring the club's desire to retain the midfielder as the summer transfer window approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle insists Guimaraes is not for sale
•He leads the World Cup in assists this summer
•Former teammate calls Guimaraes the team's most important player
•Newcastle lost all matches he missed this season
•Arsenal has not yet made a formal approach

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What they're saying

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Newcastle do not want to lose Bruno Guimaraes and the club are adamant he is not for sale. Outsiders may coldly argue that this is the time for Newcastle to sell Guimaraes, given he turns 29 in November. Such is his quality, he went top of the World Cup assists leaderboard by teeing up Gabriel Martinelli's late winner against Japan.
— Yahoo Sports

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