Newcastle United has turned down an initial offer from Arsenal for captain Bruno Guimaraes as the midfielder reports for pre-season training.
Key facts
- •Newcastle United rejected Arsenal's opening bid for captain Bruno Guimaraes.
- •Guimaraes is currently reporting to Newcastle's pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain.
- •The 28-year-old midfielder has two years left on his contract with an option for a third year.
- •Guimaraes joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022 for a fee of £40 million.
- •Arsenal is currently evaluating whether to submit an improved offer for the player.
Newcastle United has rejected an opening bid from Arsenal for captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Premier League champions are currently in direct talks with Newcastle regarding a potential transfer for the 28-year-old midfielder. Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, has two years remaining on his current contract with a club-held option for an additional year.
By the numbers
Transfer Status and Training
Guimaraes is currently in Spain to join Newcastle's pre-season training camp in La Manga. Following the rejection of the initial bid, Arsenal is internally discussing whether to submit an improved offer for the player. Guimaraes had previously informed Newcastle management last month of his desire to join Arsenal this summer.
Background and Recent Developments
Guimaraes has made 195 appearances and scored 31 goals for Newcastle since his £40 million transfer from Lyon. His arrival at the Spanish training camp follows the recent resignation of head coach Eddie Howe. Guimaraes publicly praised Howe on social media following the coach's departure from St James' Park, calling him the "king of this club."
Timeline
- Last monthBruno Guimaraes informed Newcastle management of his desire to join Arsenal.
- Last weekGuimaraes posted a tribute to departing head coach Eddie Howe.
- SundayGuimaraes departed Brazil to travel to the pre-season camp.
- MondayGuimaraes arrived at the training camp in Spain.
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