Will Bruno Guimaraes be a top FPL pick at Arsenal?
Arsenal has signed midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million. The article analyzes his potential impact and viability as a Fantasy Premier League asset.
Why it matters
High-profile transfers significantly impact both team performance in the Premier League and the engagement of millions of fantasy sports players.
Moving Target Will Bruno Guimaraes be a top FPL pick at Arsenal? August 8 338 comments 8 August 2026 338 comments FPL Marc Share: Arsenal have finally confirmed the £75 million signing of Bruno Guimaraes (£7.0m) from Newcastle United.
The 28-year-old central midfielder is the latest high-profile Magpies departure, following Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali (£5.5m) and Eddie Howe.
So, what will the Brazilian bring to Arsenal, and is he still a viable Fantasy Premier League (FPL) asset?
Eased into the line-up after joining Newcastle in early 2022, he scored a backheel volley on his first start, versus Southampton. Four more goals came during that season’s final seven matches.
Guimaraes had very similar 2023/24 and 2025/26 campaigns in terms of points and attacking returns, the latter made more impressive because it included a two-month injury.
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