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Arsenal's bid to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães has been rejected, according to reports, with the Tyneside club adamant about retaining their prized midfielder.
The Gunners are expected to bolster their Premier League title-winning squad this summer and have been tipped to reinforce an already formidable midfield. Names such as Ayyoub Bouaddi, Manu Koné, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali have all been linked with moves to north London, but it is the Italian's St James' Park teammate who appears to have attracted the first concrete interest.
The Daily Mail initially reported that Arsenal had entered into discussions with Guimarães's camp regarding a potential transfer, which was subsequently followed by Fabrizio Romano confirming that a "formal approach" had been submitted.
Arsenal are believed to have proposed a fee in the region of £55 million ($73 million), but Newcastle swiftly made their position clear, showing no willingness to part with the Brazilian international — currently participating in the World Cup in North America — for such a modest sum.
Newcastle's firm stance comes as the club navigates a summer of significant change. The Magpies have already seen Anthony Gordon depart for Barcelona, while Tonali has been heavily linked with moves to both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Full-backs Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall have also been connected with exits, following Newcastle's failure to secure European football for next season.
Whether Arsenal will return with a renewed offer for the 28-year-old, who has two years left on his contract at St James' Park, remains uncertain, though a substantially higher bid will be necessary to persuade Newcastle to entertain the idea of letting him go.
Why Guimarães Would Be an Excellent Arsenal Signing
Guimarães has now completed four full seasons impressing fans on Tyneside. The dynamic midfielder, capable of playing as a traditional No. 6 or in a box-to-box capacity, has maintained consistently high standards throughout an outstanding Premier League career so far.
The former Lyon man possesses the characteristic South American grit and work rate needed to excel in the demanding world of English football, while also demonstrating a keen eye for goal and a talent for creating chances.
Last season, he netted nine times and registered seven assists from midfield, matching the total goal involvements of Premier League Player of the Season contender Declan Rice.
In the Premier League last term, he topped Newcastle's charts for goals, assists, chances created and accurate long passes per 90, while his average of 9.2 defensive contributions was surpassed by only four of his teammates.