Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal close in on transfer for Newcastle captain
Arsenal is nearing a deal to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported fee of £80 million. The midfielder is expected to undergo a medical this week after breakthrough talks between the two clubs.
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Senior football correspondent Published 5 August 2026, 07:29 BST Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.
BBC Sport reported on 30 July that Guimaraes was expected to move to the Premier League champions following a breakthrough in talks.
And a full agreement is now almost done, with Guimaraes waiting for permission to leave Newcastle 's training base in La Manga, in Spain, to finalise the formalities of his move to Emirates Stadium.
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