Arsenal's latest move in the Bruno Guimarães deal; Newcastle responds immediately.
On 3 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Sky Sports, a leading sports media outlet, reported the latest progress on Arsenal, the English Premier League champions, in their effort to sign Bruno Guimarães from fellow league club Newcastle United.
Earlier rumors suggested Newcastle accepted an £80 million offer from Arsenal for Bruno Guimarães, but sources at Tyneside confirmed there has been no direct contact between the two clubs regarding the 28-year-old player.
Recently, Sky Sports revealed that the "Gunners" have made their first official offer, but "Newcastle has rejected Arsenal's bid for their captain Bruno Guimarães."
"The club wants to retain the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder as he still has two years remaining on his contract, while Arsenal is considering whether to submit a higher offer."
According to the report, Arsenal's offer is believed to be below the £80 million Newcastle demands. Meanwhile, Bruno Guimarães has traveled to Spain to rejoin his teammates for the preseason training camp with the "Magpies" at La Manga.
Alex Kroog, a prominent journalist from Talksport, also reported the latest update: "Newcastle United has officially rejected a new offer from Arsenal for Bruno Guimarães, while direct negotiations between the two clubs continue. It is expected that the deal is close to completion."