Bruno Guimaraes has been the subject of serious transfer interest from Arsenal this summer, and the situation could become more intense in the coming weeks as the Gunners continue to explore a possible move.
The midfielder was eliminated from the World Cup with Brazil, meaning he will not return for pre-season preparations until later in the month. His delayed return could affect the timing of any potential negotiations over his future.
Arsenal face challenge for Guimaraes
Guimaraes remains one of the most important players on Arsenal’s transfer list and is also one of the most difficult targets for them to secure. Newcastle continue to insist that the midfielder is not available for transfer and considers him a key part of their plans.
Arsenal view Guimaraes as an ideal player to add to their squad and have reportedly been in contact with him in an effort to convince him to join. However, any direct discussions without the required permission could create complications.
If confirmed, Arsenal’s reported contact with the player could raise questions about transfer regulations.
Transfer situation continues to develop
As reported by Football Insider, a source claims that Arsenal could face issues over alleged tapping up of Guimaraes because of the seriousness of their pursuit in recent weeks. However, any wrongdoing would need to be proven before any action could be considered.
For Arsenal to face consequences, it would have to be established that someone connected with the club contacted Guimaraes directly in an attempt to convince him to join without following the correct process.
The Gunners remain interested in adding the midfielder to their squad, but completing the deal will be complicated by Newcastle’s position. The coming weeks could prove important as both clubs continue to assess the situation and decide their next steps.
Guimaraes is one of the most highly regarded midfielders available, but Arsenal will need to handle their pursuit carefully if they hope to reach an agreement with Newcastle and secure his signature.
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They didn’t tap him up.
did too
Didn’t
The champion did not directly contact Newcastle united or Gumeries or Gumeries himself which largely addresses any tapping up claims.
Instead Arsenal have explored the the conditions of potential deal through intermediaries and agent, that was and is deliberate
But they keep telling terms have been agreed.
How without any contact?
It’s 100% tapping up and anyone who is saying it’s not is bonkers. It’s all shady and thought second parties but it’s so obvious what is going on here. 100 million plus agents fees and sign on fee is a lot of money for a player edging towards 29.
Speaking as one of the “bonkers”, it’s unusual for players to be directly involved until agreements between agents are established so that the deals can then be made official on a club-to-club basis. So, no, Bruno is very unlikely to have made any contact with Arsenal (yet).
It’s tapping up via the back door, extremely common these days. My people (agent) talks to your people (agent) and l very much doubt anyone officially connected to Arsenal has spoken with the player directly. All smoke and mirrors yes, but illegal? No! All charged dropped your honour.
Rice reportably chatting up Morgan Rogers at the World Cup is very questionable.
I suspect players don’t have any contact at all with the clubs wanting to buy them, all done through agents and representatives. Not like the old days when Cloughie turned up at a players house in the evening and refused to leave until they had agreed to sign for him.
You’ll never stop players talking to other players regarding transfers. That’s a no brainer that goes on, do you think a manager has never asked a player to sound out a player they are interested in, if so you’re very much mistaken.