Arsenal Opens Guimarães Talks, Faces Initial Rejection

Arsenal has made an official approach to Newcastle regarding a potential transfer for Bruno Guimarães. According to Fabrizio Romano, this contact occurred within the last 24 hours. The Gunners reportedly attempted to initiate negotiations with a £55 million offer, but were immediately rebuffed by the Magpies' management, who stated there was no way they would sell the Brazilian at that price.

Newcastle's primary intention is to retain the 28-year-old Guimarães, who has also been linked with interest from Manchester United.

Guimarães joined St. James' Park in 2022 from Lyon for an initial fee of £35 million. To date, he has made 195 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals. He has two years remaining on his current contract. Romano reports that the player himself has left his future in the club's hands and is not pushing for a transfer, showing great respect for Newcastle.

Another Newcastle midfielder, Sandro Tonali, was also linked with Arsenal, but now appears closer to Tottenham, who submitted an £80 million bid for him. However, this offer was rejected. Newcastle has already sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.