Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle’s Guimaraes
Arsenal are preparing a £70m offer for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, who is reportedly keen to join the Premier League champions. The move would be a significant summer strengthening for Arsenal, although Newcastle maintain they do not intend to sell and say no direct approach has yet been made.
Guimaraes, 28, joined Newcastle in 2022 and discussions are said to have accelerated, with personal terms unlikely to be problematic. Arsenal are maintaining strict valuations after declining to match Chelsea’s £117m deal for Morgan Rogers, and are also pursuing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa while considering further attacking additions.
- Arsenal plan £70m Guimaraes bid
- Newcastle insist he is not for sale
- Arsenal continue broader summer recruitment
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Bruno Guimaraes is a 28-year-old midfielder who plays for Newcastle United, where he serves as club captain. Since joining in 2022, he has established himself as one of the Premier League's stronger midfielders.
Arsenal are England's defending Premier League champions and, like other top clubs, seek to improve their squad during summer transfer windows. Newcastle have invested considerably in recent years to build a competitive team and typically resist losing their best players, though interest from top clubs can sometimes trigger negotiations.