Newcastle's Ross Wilson discusses Bruno Guimaraes' potential transfer

Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson stated the club did not intend to sell Bruno Guimaraes this summer. However, Guimaraes expressed a desire to leave, leading to negotiations with Arsenal over a fee reported to be around £75 million. Wilson described Guimaraes as a key figure and captain for the club. He emphasized that the decision was influenced by Guimaraes' request to move, despite the club's original plans to keep him. The transfer discussions are ongoing as the summer transfer window continues.

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