Conflicting reports continue to emerge regarding negotiations between Newcastle and Arsenal for Bruno Guimarães. While news broke a few days ago about a preliminary agreement between the two clubs for a deal worth £77 million plus add-ons, journalist Ben Jacobs reported today that the Magpies' management has rejected a new official offer from the English champions. The size of the bid was not disclosed.
Meanwhile, Mark Douglas claims this was Newcastle's first official proposal. He also did not specify the amount but noted that it was significantly less than the over £80 million the Magpies are demanding.
Sky Sports, in the interim, reported that Guimarães arrived today in La Manga, Spain, where Newcastle is holding its training camp. The Brazilian will begin pre-season preparations with the squad while awaiting an agreement between the two clubs for his transfer to the Emirates.