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Newcastle Boss Howe Uncertain About Guimaraes' Future Amid Arsenal Interest
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Newcastle Boss Howe Uncertain About Guimaraes' Future Amid Arsenal Interest

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is uncertain about Bruno Guimaraes' future amid Arsenal's reported interest.
  • Howe stated he has had good conversations with Guimaraes but acknowledged that speculation about his future is for others to handle.
  • Newcastle has already lost two key players this transfer window and is keen to retain Guimaraes, who is described as an unbelievable player and person.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe expressed uncertainty regarding Bruno Guimaraes' future at the club, acknowledging reported interest from Arsenal. Howe stated he has had "good conversations" with the Brazilian midfielder but emphasized that discussions about his future must remain private.

I've had some really good conversations with him before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup. What we speak about has to remain private, but he's just a great player, a great person.

— Eddie HoweSpeaking to reporters about his conversations with Bruno Guimaraes.

"I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future," Howe told reporters after a pre-season match. "That's for other people to speculate about. They are conversations that I'm not part of." He added that Guimaraes is a "great player, a great person."

The Magpies have already seen winger Anthony Gordon and midfielder Sandro Tonali depart this transfer window. Howe stressed the club's desire to keep Guimaraes, who captained the team and has been "unbelievable" during his time at St James' Park. "We absolutely love him and, of course, everyone will want him to stay," Howe said.

I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future. That's for other people to speculate about. They are conversations that I'm not part of.

— Eddie HoweAddressing speculation about Guimaraes' potential transfer.

Newcastle, who finished 12th in the Premier League last season, are preparing for their campaign opener against Liverpool on August 23. The club's transfer activity and the status of key players like Guimaraes remain a focal point as they aim to build on their previous season.

Bruno is the captain of our football club. He's been an unbelievable player and person all through the time we have worked together. I speak on behalf of everyone at the football club. We absolutely love him and, of course, everyone will want him to stay.

— Eddie HoweExpressing the club's desire to keep Guimaraes.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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