Arsenal agree £75m deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal has reached a comprehensive agreement with Newcastle United to acquire captain Bruno Guimaraes for a substantial £75 million. The Brazilian midfielder is now poised to undergo his medical examination, paving the way for his transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

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Newcastle were desperate to keep Bruno Guimaraes and if he had said he wanted to stay, Newcastle would have refused any offer from Arsenal or any other club.

Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022 for £40 million, had expressed his desire to move to Arsenal earlier this summer if a suitable offer materialized. He departs St James’ Park after 195 appearances and 31 goals, with two years remaining on his contract, plus an option for an additional year.

According to Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, Newcastle was initially determined to retain their captain. However, Guimaraes's firm desire to leave, driven by his ambition to "win titles" in what he perceives as his "last big opportunity," prompted the club to consider the transfer. Newcastle insisted on a professional handling of the situation, ensuring Guimaraes completed pre-season training despite ongoing negotiations, aiming to avoid a repeat of past transfer sagas.

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last big opportunity to win titles

This significant sale contributes to Newcastle's impressive summer earnings from player departures, which now exceed £240 million, following the earlier sales of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham.

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Newcastle feel Guimaraes has complied with their demands immaculately. They did not want a repeat of the Alexander Isak situation.