Conflicting Reports on Guimarães and Arsenal

Arsenal continues to show interest in Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães, though reports regarding the London club's pursuit are highly contradictory. According to "The Sun," the Gunners have only now made direct contact with the Magpies, expressing their intention to offer £60 million for the Brazilian. Previously, discussions were reportedly conducted through intermediaries. However, "BBC" counters this, stating that officials at St. James' Park were puzzled by the information, having heard nothing from the English champions for over a week. Newcastle's stance remains that Guimarães is not for sale, or if he were, it would be at a significantly higher price.

As early as late June, Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal had offered £55 million, only to be immediately rejected by Newcastle's management. Approximately a week ago, "The Daily Telegraph" informed that Arsenal had been led to believe Guimarães would be available for just over £50 million after Newcastle failed to qualify for the Champions League. Subsequently, the Emirates club reportedly learned that the Magpies were demanding over £100 million for their captain, prompting the Londoners to abandon their pursuit.

"The Athletic" summarizes that Arsenal will only resume their attempts if they understand that Newcastle is open to negotiations at parameters close to the London club's valuation for such a transfer.