{"id":49796,"date":"2026-07-07T10:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/bruno-guimaraes-makes-decision-on-newcastles-future-as-arsenal-make-second-bid\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:41:13","slug":"bruno-guimaraes-makes-decision-on-newcastles-future-as-arsenal-make-second-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/bruno-guimaraes-makes-decision-on-newcastles-future-as-arsenal-make-second-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Guimar\u00e3es makes decision on Newcastle&#8217;s future as Arsenal make second bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/bruno-guimaraes-makes-decision-on-newcastles-future-as-arsenal-make-second-bid\/#Arsenal_to_make_new_bid_for_Bruno_Guimaraes\" >Arsenal to make new bid for Bruno Guimar\u00e3es<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/bruno-guimaraes-makes-decision-on-newcastles-future-as-arsenal-make-second-bid\/#How_did_Bruno_Guimaraes_perform_for_Brazil_at_the_World_Cup\" >How did Bruno Guimar\u00e3es perform for Brazil at the World Cup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal have identified Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimar\u00e3es as their top target to strengthen their midfield this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Gunners first made an approach to sign the Brazilian near the end of June, but an unofficial offer was turned down with Newcastle inducing interest in both star midfielders and Sandro Tonali being sold to Tottenham.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_2\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p><em>&#8220;Arsenal were preparing to make a formal bid to Newcastle for Bruno Guimar\u00e3es after a verbal offer of around \u00a355 million through an intermediary was rejected. Newcastle insist they do not want to sell, but direct contact between the clubs is now expected.&#8221; &#8211; Ben Jacobs<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>It is well known that Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side are keen to sign a new midfielder this summer, having also held contract talks with Chelsea&#8217;s Enzo Fernandes and AFC Bournemouth star Alex Scott.<\/p>\n<p>However, it remains to be seen whether the Blues intend to strengthen their rivals, while Bournemouth are unlikely to sign the Scot this summer, instead looking to tie the Englishman to a new long-term deal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Football Fancast Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p><strong>reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Gunners definitely need to sign another top-flight midfielder this summer, given Martin Zvimendi has played less of a role as the season progresses. In fact, the Spain international was left out for Miles Lewis-Skelly in the Premier League title bid.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Newcastle quickly rescinded their initial \u00a355m bid, suggesting they were well short of their valuation. Therefore, signing the Brazilian star could be expensive.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>No wonder the Magpies are reluctant to sign the midfielder, who has been hailed as &#8220;world class&#8221; by manager Eddie Howe. Last season, he scored nine goals and provided six assists in 29 Premier League appearances, a solid performance considering Newcastle were struggling.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>impact<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Considering it would cost Chelsea \u00a3107m if Arsenal were to sign Guimar\u00e3es, signing Fernandes could become financially unviable. The Newcastle star could become Declan Rice&#8217;s new midfield partner after Zvimendi did not start in the Champions League final and was not featured for Spain throughout the World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arsenal-set-to-make-new-bid-for-bruno-guimaraes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_to_make_new_bid_for_Bruno_Guimaraes\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Arsenal to make new bid for Bruno Guimar\u00e3es<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal are currently actively pursuing a move for the Newcastle midfielder as they are likely to miss out on Scott and are currently considering a second bid.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies have already allowed a number of big sales this summer and are said to have &#8220;surrendered&#8221;, but the 28-year-old is now tempted to leave as he &#8220;desires&#8221; to play on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n<p>However, with Tonali&#8217;s sale strengthening Newcastle&#8217;s financial position, Andrea Berta will likely have to significantly increase his initial bid.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-bruno-guimaraes-performed-for-brazil-at-the-world-cup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Bruno_Guimaraes_perform_for_Brazil_at_the_World_Cup\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>How did Bruno Guimar\u00e3es perform for Brazil at the World Cup? <\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brazil suffered a shocking exit from the World Cup in the last 16 at the hands of Norway, but Norway won 2-1 with two goals from Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n<p>However, Guimar\u00e3es was still able to impress on an individual level, registering four assists in five games and was trusted by manager Carlo Ancelotti to start every game.<\/p>\n<p>Other key World Cup stats for Bruno Guimar\u00e3es<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>                                        Play time 419 minutes\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>                                        10 chances were created\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>                                        165 completed passes\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>                                        Missed two big chances\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>                                        Win 23 duels\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, Zvimendi has yet to play a single minute for Spain, meaning the Arsenal star has not been able to exclude Dani Olmo, Rodri and Pedri from his starting XI.<\/p>\n<p>Future performances aside, Guimar\u00e3es averaged 2.3 tackles per 90 in the Premier League last season, the second highest in Newcastle&#8217;s squad, showing he is a well-rounded midfielder and could be an upgrade over Zvimendi.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>you scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal have identified Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimar\u00e3es as their top target to strengthen their midfield this summer. The Gunners first made an approach to sign the Brazilian near the end of June, but an unofficial offer was turned down with Newcastle inducing interest in both star midfielders and Sandro Tonali being sold to Tottenham. 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