Arsenal have opening bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes rejected
Arsenal has had an opening bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes rejected as the clubs remain apart on valuation. While Newcastle is reluctant to sell another key player, the midfielder is reportedly interested in the move to the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal 's initial offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been knocked back by the Magpies, the Press Association understands.
Speculation surrounding the Brazil international's potential move to the Gunners has intensified, with direct lines of communication now established between the two Premier League clubs.
A significant disparity in valuation is believed to exist for the midfielder, who has netted 31 goals in 195 appearances for Newcastle since his £40 million transfer from Lyon in January 2022.
However, the rejection of this opening bid is unlikely to deter Arsenal , especially given indications that Guimaraes is keen to swap St James' Park for the Emirates Stadium this summer.
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