Newcastle say they “didn’t want to sell” Guimaraes, as Arsenal move looms
Summary
Newcastle United’s sporting director Ross Wilson said the club did not plan to sell their captain Bruno Guimaraes, despite reports linking him to Arsenal. Guimaraes has expressed a desire to leave, and Newcastle may have to respond to his wish, even though they valued him highly.Key Facts
- Newcastle’s captain Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly close to a £75 million ($101 million) move to Arsenal.
- Newcastle’s sporting director said selling Guimaraes was not part of their plans.
- Guimaraes told the club he wants to leave.
- The fee reported could be a world record for a player of Guimaraes’s age (28).
- Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 from Olympique Lyonnais.
- He has played 195 games and scored 31 goals for Newcastle.
- Guimaraes captained Newcastle to win the League Cup in 2025.
- Newcastle has recently lost other players and their manager Eddie Howe.
- Newcastle’s first Premier League game this season is against Liverpool on August 23.
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