Newcastle want Guimarães to stay, says coach Howe

Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe has expressed the club's strong desire to retain captain Bruno Guimarães, amidst swirling rumors of a potential move to Arsenal. Howe acknowledged that while he has had productive discussions with the Brazilian midfielder, he cannot definitively promise Guimarães will remain at St. James' Park.

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You’ve got to look at it in its own right. Bruno is the captain of our football club. He’s been an unbelievable player and person all through the time we have worked together.

Recent reports indicated that Arsenal is preparing a substantial £70 million offer for the 28-year-old. However, Newcastle remains resolute in their determination to keep one of their most crucial players. Howe, speaking after a pre-season draw, emphasized Guimarães's importance to the team, calling him an "unbelievable player and person."

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I speak on behalf of everyone at the football club. We absolutely love him and, of course, everyone will want him to stay.

While Howe stated that his conversations with Guimarães are private, he admitted he is not involved in the transfer negotiations. "I don’t know what’s going to happen with Bruno’s future. That’s for other people to speculate about," he said. Guimarães is expected to rejoin the squad for pre-season training in Spain after a holiday following Brazil's World Cup exit.

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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.