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Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal bid rejected by Newcastle with Magpies determined to keep captain and Brazil international midfielder Arsenal bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes rejected by Magpies; Newcastle want to keep 28-year-old, who has two years remaining on his contract at St James' Park; Gunners discussing whether to return with improved bid for Brazil midfielder Monday 3 August 2026 12:41, UK Arsenal's opening bid for Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by Newcastle. The Premier...
Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal bid rejected by Newcastle with Magpies determined to keep captain and Brazil international midfielder
Arsenal bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes rejected by Magpies; Newcastle want to keep 28-year-old, who has two years remaining on his contract at St James' Park; Gunners discussing whether to return with improved bid for Brazil midfielder
Monday 3 August 2026 12:41, UK
Arsenal's opening bid for Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by Newcastle.
The Premier League champions are now in direct talks with Newcastle over a deal for their captain.
Guimaraes is in Spain to report back for their pre-season camp in La Manga.
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The 28-year-old told Newcastle bosses last month he wants to join Arsenal this summer.
Newcastle want their captain to stay and he has two years left on his contract plus a club-held option for a third.
Arsenal are now discussing internally whether to go back in with an improved offer.
Guimaraes, who joined the Magpies in 2022 from Lyon for £40m, has made 195 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals.
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