Arsenal close in on £75m Bruno Guimarães deal from Newcastle
Arsenal are closing in on a £75 million deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães, with the midfielder awaiting a medical before the transfer is completed. Multiple reports say the clubs have reached compromise after days of negotiations, with Newcastle preparing to lose one of their most important players.
Arsenal close in on Bruno Guimarães as Newcastle exit nears
Arsenal are on the brink of completing the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United after the clubs agreed a £75 million deal, according to multiple reports. Guimarães is now expected to undergo a medical before finalising the move to north London.
The transfer marks the latest major twist in Arsenal’s summer rebuild and would see Newcastle lose their captain after weeks of speculation. Reuters reported that Arsenal’s improved bid matched the framework Newcastle were prepared to accept, while The Athletic said the parties were working through the final details and that Guimarães was awaiting permission to complete his medical.
BBC Sport said the Brazilian midfielder has committed to a four-year contract with an additional year option, while the Guardian reported Newcastle had pushed for a higher fee before compromising at £75 million. Reporting also indicated that Lyon are set to receive a sell-on windfall of around £6m-£7m from the deal.
The move, if completed, would end Newcastle’s reliance on one of their most important players and give Arsenal another high-profile midfield addition as the Premier League season approaches.