Newcastle frustrated by Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes

By Brian Otieno — 22 July 2026 — 3 min read

Newcastle United is reportedly frustrated with Arsenal’s pursuit of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Tyneside club is said to be seeking a substantial transfer fee for their captain, with reports indicating they would consider a sale for upwards of a significant amount. According to one report, Guimaraes has expressed a desire to join Arsenal this summer.

Despite the player’s reported interest in a move, Arsenal has not yet made direct contact with Newcastle regarding a transfer. Instead, the London club has explored the conditions of a potential deal through intermediaries. This approach has reportedly caused frustration within Newcastle, as they attempt to ascertain the genuine level of Arsenal’s interest.

Sources close to Newcastle have refuted claims that formal discussions have begun with Arsenal concerning Guimaraes. While some reports suggested that Arsenal had formally initiated negotiations, Newcastle sources indicate there has been no formal bid, proposal, or direct communication between the clubs regarding the player. Conversations have reportedly taken place behind the scenes via intermediaries, with a super agent reportedly involved in facilitating discussions about Guimaraes’ future.

Transfer Saga Continues

The situation is expected to continue unfolding, with Newcastle reportedly determined to retain their captain. The club values Guimaraes at a high figure. Guimaraes is believed to have informed Newcastle of his desire to seek opportunities for winning trophies elsewhere.

Arsenal’s valuation of Guimaraes, whose current deal is set to conclude in under two years, is reportedly considerably lower than Newcastle’s expectations. Newcastle is reportedly keen to secure a substantial profit on a player they acquired in 2022. The club has been active in the transfer market this summer, having completed the sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali to Spurs. They have also invested in new players, including Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur, and Ewen Jaouen.

One report suggests that Newcastle has reached out to Arsenal to inquire about the seriousness of their interest, given the lack of direct communication. The ongoing discussions through agents are reportedly unsettling for the player, contributing to his desire to explore other options.

Arsenal’s Other Transfer Activities

Meanwhile, Arsenal has been engaged in other transfer activities. They have permanently signed defender Piero Hincapie and brought in reserve goalkeeper Illan Meslier after his contract expired. The club also saw Leandro Trossard depart for Besiktas before securing winger Christos Tzolis. The Greek player is reportedly scheduled for a medical.

In other transfer news, Morgan Rogers, who was previously linked with Arsenal, instead joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for a club record amount. Rogers reportedly made a comment upon joining Chelsea, stating his admiration for the club and calling them the biggest in London. Arsenal reportedly did not exceed their valuation for Rogers, while Chelsea was willing to meet the asking price for the Europa League winner.

Beyond player transfers, Arsenal has also secured a renewed agreement with their long-standing title sponsor, Emirates. This arrangement is reportedly valued at a significant amount per year plus bonuses, representing an increase from the previous annual agreement that was set to conclude in 2028. The extended partnership prolongs the airline’s long-standing relationship with the North London club beyond the current contract’s planned end. The revamped agreement reportedly includes naming rights for Emirates Stadium and front-of-shirt sponsorship for both Arsenal’s men’s and women’s teams. The enhanced terms are attributed to Mikel Arteta’s team securing their first Premier League crown in over two decades and Arsenal Women’s Champions League triumph last season, which has elevated the club’s commercial appeal. The venue has carried the name of the United Arab Emirates’ carrier since its opening in 2006.

Guimaraes has made 195 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals, and featured for Brazil at the World Cup.

Source: skysports.com