Guimaraes ‘informs’ Newcastle of transfer decision as Ornstein reveals Arsenal £60m offer ‘ready’
David Ornstein has revealed that Arsenal are ‘ready to offer £60m’ for Bruno Guimaraes, who has ‘informed’ Newcastle United of his transfer decision.
Guimaraes had a penalty saved as Brazil lost to Norway to exit the World Cup over the weekend, but he was one of the tournament’s standout performers and could be on the move this summer.
The talented midfielder is among Newcastle’s players who have been heavily linked with an exit following their failure to qualify for Europe, and he is attracting interest from Arsenal.
Guimaraes is a long-term Arsenal target and they are in the market for a new midfielder, while they also would like to recruit a left winger this summer.
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The Newcastle star is only under contract until 2028, and it has been reported that the Gunners intend to come back in with an improved proposal for Guimaraes after recently failing with a £55m bid.
Bruno Guimaraes reaches decision to join Arsenal
And Arsenal would have been encouraged further by Ornstein revealing on Wednesday evening that he has ‘informed’ Newcastle of his ‘wish’ to join the Premier League champions.
Ornstein said on X: ‘EXCL: Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle United of wish to leave & join Arsenal. #AFC stepping up pursuit – ready to offer deal worth up to £60m at present but no club-to-club contact yet + #NUFC stance still not entertaining bids for 28yo’.
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Former Newcastle United winger John Barnes recently argued that it is going to be difficult for them to keep Guimaraes and other key players beyond this summer, while he could get a “great move” to Arsenal.
“Players are going to come and players are going to go,” Barnes said.
“That’s modern football. However, £55 million is a very low fee in my opinion and if he was to move there, then he’d be a great signing for Arsenal and it would be a great disappointment for Newcastle.
“As a former player, I still love Newcastle and I hope he stays, but it’s going to be difficult for them to keep their best players.
“It would be a shame for him to leave because he’s very good, but it would be a great move for Arsenal.”
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