Arsenal poised to bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
10 reported3 unconfirmed
According to a single-source report from BBC Sport, Arsenal are preparing to make an offer for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, though the club insists he is not for sale and no approach has yet been made. Guimaraes, who turns 29 in November, joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 for £35m and has since become the team's captain and talisman. Newcastle have lost key players in recent windows, including Alexander Isak to Liverpool and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Tottenham have tested the waters with an £80m bid for Sandro Tonali. Guimaraes was Newcastle's player of the year and top Premier League scorer with nine goals, despite the team slipping to 12th place. Former teammate Emil Krafth described him as "the most important player in the team," and supporters have noted his deep bond with the club and city. The report notes that Newcastle's financial accounts from 2024-25 show revenue of £335.3m, while Arsenal spent £346.8m on wages in the same period.
What’s reported
Arsenal are poised to make an offer for Bruno Guimaraes, but no approach has yet been made.
Newcastle are adamant Guimaraes is not for sale.
Guimaraes joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 for £35m.
He turns 29 in November.
Newcastle lost Alexander Isak to Liverpool last summer and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona in May 2026.
Tottenham have made an opening bid of about £80m for Sandro Tonali.
Guimaraes was Newcastle's top Premier League scorer with nine goals.
Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League.
Newcastle's revenue in 2024-25 was £335.3m; Arsenal's wage bill was £346.8m.
Former teammate Emil Krafth said Guimaraes is "the most important player in the team."
Open questions
Whether Arsenal will formally bid and at what price.
Whether Guimaraes will sign a new deal or leave.
When Newcastle will announce plans for a new training ground or St James' Park future.
Key figures
Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle United captain and midfielder
Emil Krafth – former Newcastle teammate
Adam Stoker – Newcastle season ticket holder
Eddie Howe – Newcastle head coach
Alexander Isak – former Newcastle player, now at Liverpool
Anthony Gordon – former Newcastle player, now at Barcelona
Sandro Tonali – Newcastle midfielder
Sources: BBC News
