Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal
Midfield · Newcastle
Stage: done deal ⬇︎
Rumour timeline
- Official ★★★: OFFICIAL: Bruno Guimarães joins Arsenal from Newcastle for £75m fee. Contract until June 2030 plus option for further season. —
- Arsenal Latest ★★★: Newcastle United has confirmed Bruno Guimarães is moving to Arsenal in a deal worth £75 million, with sporting director Ross Wilson noting the player's desire to leave and CEO David Hopkinson confirming the financial details. The move follows an official summit, with club executives stating the fee reflects the highest for a player in that position at that age and benefits both parties. —
- Fabrizio Romano ★★★: Bruno Guimarães has completed his medical at Arsenal ahead of signing a four year contract at the club. Mikel Arteta already spoke to Bruno today, excited to welcome him as Arteta wanted Guimarães for years… and now he’s joining. £75m move, to be announced soon. —
- The Athletic ★★★: According to The Athletic, Arsenal and Newcastle United are in the final stages of negotiating a total agreement for the transfer of midfielder Bruno Guimarães. The deal, expected to be finalized for a fee between £70 million and £80 million, awaits the player receiving permission to undergo a medical. —
- Fabrizio Romano ★★★: Arsenal are preparing to enter direct negotiations with Newcastle United next week to finalize the blockbuster signing of midfielder Bruno Guimarães following the shock resignation of manager Eddie Howe. Reports from Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein confirm that Premier League champions Arsenal have already established an internal valuation and agreed on personal terms with the 28-year-old Brazil international. The transfer saga, which was the final straw behind Eddie Howe’s sudden departure, is rapidly moving into its final stages. —
- Brazilian media ★★☆: Globo and UK outlets confirm that Arsenal are expected to continue pushing because Guimarães has officially informed Newcastle of his desire to join Arsenal. Fresh reports from transfer trackers indicate that Arsenal are currently structuring a third proposal exceeding £80 million to find a compromise. —
- The Times ★★★: Gary Jacob of The Times has confirmed that Arsenal have opened direct club-to-club talks with Newcastle United to sign midfielder Bruno Guimarães. —
- Telegraph ★★☆: Arsenal is re-evaluating a move for Bruno Guimarães after feeling misled by intermediaries regarding a potential £50m fee, as Amanda Staveley denies claims of a reduced price tag. Newcastle United, valuing their captain closer to £100m, insists he is not for sale despite reports that the player wishes to join the Gunners. — · ↗
- Arsenal Latest ★★★: Bruno Guimaraes has already verbally agreed terms with Arsenal. Newcastle still insist their captain is not for sale and deny any direct negotiations yet, but Arsenal are expected to place a formal bid to sign midfielder Bruno Guimarães. —
- David Ornstein ★★★: Bruno Guimarães has formally informed Newcastle United of his desire to leave and join Premier League champions Arsenal. Reports from David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano confirm that the 28-year-old midfielder has set his heart on moving to North London to secure consistent Champions League football. This has triggered massive frustration inside Newcastle, who are desperate to avoid a total squad collapse. —