Newcastle's Guimaraes set to join Arsenal for £75m
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Bruno Guimaraes will leave Newcastle United to join Arsenal for £75 million, according to club sporting director Ross Wilson. This move follows Guimaraes expressing a desire to leave the club, despite Newcastle originally not planning to sell him. His departure marks a significant loss for Newcastle, as he is viewed as a key player. Guimaraes shared an emotional farewell with teammates at their pre-season camp in Spain. Newcastle is now looking to secure a replacement midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 1.
- •Newcastle did not plan to sell Guimaraes but respected his wishes.
- •He became the fourth key player to leave Newcastle in less than a year.
- •Newcastle is exploring options for a replacement midfielder.
- •Arsenal's bid reflects a negotiation for a high-value player.
- •Guimaraes's farewell to teammates was described as emotional.
- 12:00 PMBBC Sport — Emotional Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal - Wilson
"Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Bruno Guimaraes, but their "very emotional" captain wanted to join Arsenal.
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