Newcastle United are prepared to reject Arsenal's latest £70 million bid for Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports. The Brazil international has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and has informed Newcastle of his desire to join Mikel Arteta's side this summer. However, Newcastle have grown frustrated with Arsenal's lack of direct negotiations for their captain.
Arsenal's initial £55 million offer, communicated through intermediaries, was turned down by Newcastle last month. The BBC reports that Arsenal are now set to submit an improved £70m offer, with negotiations said to have 'accelerated in recent days'.
Newcastle's stance on the bid
Chronicle Live reports that Newcastle sources regard Arsenal's £70m offer as a 'non starter'. The club is 'irritated by Arsenal's approach' and will demand a £100 million transfer fee if Guimaraes submits a formal transfer request.
Guimaraes, who registered four assists for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, is expected to report back for Newcastle's pre-season training ahead of their boot camp in La Manga.
Newcastle's summer transfers
Newcastle have already sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in a deal that could rise to £100m, while Anthony Gordon completed his £69.3m move to Barcelona before the World Cup.
Former teammate's praise
Speaking earlier this month, former Newcastle teammate Emil Krafth highlighted Guimaraes' importance to Eddie Howe's side. 'He's the most important player in the team,' Krafth told the BBC. 'He manages the game so well, both physically and technically. I hope they can keep him. There's a lot of rumours surrounding him, which is not surprising because he's had a good World Cup and a great season.'
