“My understanding” – Insider shares Guimaraes update to Arsenal after Newcastle call
Arsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimarães is refusing to go away.
Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have identified the Newcastle captain as their first target in midfield, with the Gunners then offering an opening worth around £55 million through rejected midfielders.
Since then, reports say Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants the move, Arsenal have held talks with their representatives to gauge the terms of the deal, and Newcastle have responded by placing a price of around £100 million on one of their most influential players.
Despite the huge gap between the clubs, Arsenal have continued to explore all avenues to keep talks alive.
A recent update suggests that the process is still going on behind the scenes.
Insider shares Bruno Guimaraes' update to Arsenal after Newcastle call
According to Arsenal insider HandOfArsenal, there are no meaningful club-to-club discussions apart from the first call from Newcastle, who simply wanted clarification on Arsenal's position without success being made.
Instead, Berta is reportedly continuing to work with Kia Joorabchian as a consultant as Arsenal try to get closer to an acceptable price for both clubs.
That represents a slightly different picture than other speculation surrounding the transfer.
Rather than formal negotiations proceeding immediately, the focus seems to be on finding out whether the financial gap can really be closed before serious negotiations begin.
Newcastle are now understood to be looking at £80-85 million as a minimum price, a figure below the £100million previously reported but well above Arsenal's opening bid.
However, the player's condition continues to motivate Arsenal.
HandOfArsenal say Guimaraes is fully committed to Arteta's project and is happy to let his representatives handle negotiations professionally rather than trying to force an exit.
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Honesty |
HandOfArsenal is an Arsenal-focused insider account rather than a regular journalist. It accurately reported the club's progress before it was widely broadcast, and is regarded by Gunners fans as one of the most reliable sources out there. So this review should be treated as informed insider reporting with real weight behind it. |
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Finance |
A deal worth £100 million, or £80-85m, would make Guimaraes one of Arsenal's biggest signings. He currently earns around £160,000-a-week at Newcastle, meaning Arsenal may need to improve those terms. It's also worth noting that, although his current deal expires in 2028, the Magpies are protected by a 12-month extension clause. |
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Understanding |
Guimaraes came through Athletico Paranaense before joining Lyon and becoming a midfield leader at Newcastle. An international and Olympic gold medalist, he has developed into one of Europe's best midfielders, captaining Newcastle and leading them to their first major trophy since the 1950s in 2025. |
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Impact |
Guimaraes would add another dimension to Arsenal's midfield and could complement Rice, Odegaard and Zubimendi well. After scoring nine Premier League goals last season while holding down Newcastle's midfield, he has shown he can impact games at both ends of the pitch. |
That approach is similar to previous reports which revealed that the Brazilian player wants this decision but has no intention of creating discord with his team.
“My understanding has been a club-to-club discussion without a phone call from Newcastle asking Arsenal about their situation, which has not clarified anything between the parties,″ an insider wrote to X.
“Berta still wants Kia to handle all negotiations until/if a fair price is reached between BOTH parties.
“Newcastle are aiming to secure a fee in the £80-£85m range as a minimum.
“Bruno is fully sold on this project and is waiting for his agents and Kia to handle the situation with respect.”
From Arsenal's point of view, patience may be the most valuable asset.
Berta has built a reputation for waiting until the right conditions arise rather than rushing into lucrative deals, especially when negotiations involve Premier League rivals.
With Newcastle determined to secure one of their biggest stars, Arsenal appear content to keep the line open while they test whether the asking price softens as the window grows.
There is also a football reason why the Gunners are always persistent.
Why Bruno Guimaraes is good for Arsenal
Guimaraes offers qualities that are hard to find elsewhere.
His ability to decide possession, recover the ball with power and lead by example will provide another high-quality option alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
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At 28, he combines the experience and years ahead of him at the highest level.
Whether Arsenal ultimately meet Newcastle's demands remains to be seen.
For now, the latest information suggests that this transfer remains in the relationship-building phase rather than the negotiation table.
But with the player reportedly convinced by Arteta's vision and Arsenal still working behind the scenes, one of the Premier League's biggest games of the summer is far from over.
