Newcastle United Archives: 07/2026

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on Bruno Guimaraes after increasing their offer to Newcastle, with L’Equipe saying a deal is now in its final stages.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle exit comes as Arsenal close in on signing Bruno Guimaraes, with the midfielder still a priority target.

The latest Arsenal transfer news includes Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Fabio Vieira, Axel Donczew, Julian Alvarez and more.

Arsenal are expected to return with a new bid of more than £70m for Bruno Guimaraes next week, having already agreed personal terms with the player.

Arsenal’s imminent £70m offer for Bruno Guimaraes is unlikely to be accepted, and Chelsea won’t be joining the race for the midfielder, according to reports.

Arsenal have finally opened direct club-to-club talks with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports.

Newcastle United have made former Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock available for transfer this summer, as the player reaches the final year of his deal.

Amanda Staveley has denied agreeing a £50m fee for Bruno Guimaraes to leave Newcastle United if they failed to qualify for the Champions League, amid ongoing links to Arsenal.

Kyran Thompson has turned down Tottenham Hotspur and a new Arsenal contract to sign for Newcastle United instead, according to a report.

Bruno Guimaraes’ representatives believe they had an informal deal with Newcastle United to listen to bids of around £50m, prompting Arsenal’s pursuit of the midfielder.

Bruno Guimaraes has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and informed Newcastle United he wants to leave, but there’s still no contact between the clubs.

Bruno Guimarães wants Arsenal, but Newcastle’s stance, Arsenal’s silence and a growing battle over price have left the deal finely balanced.

Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson’s future is the subject of some confusion, with reports he’s signed for Tottenham Hotspur but images showing him in Newcastle.

Arsenal haven’t given up on signing Bruno Guimaraes this summer, despite Sandro Tonali’s move to Tottenham Hotspur increasing Newcastle United’s resolve.