Newcastle United have sold several key players this summer, but when Arsenal enquired about signing Bruno Guimaraes, they made it clear that the midfielder is not available for transfer.
The Gunners have not abandoned their interest in the 28-year-old, who is believed to be open to the move as he hopes to play for one of Europe’s leading clubs before the end of his career. Arsenal remain interested in strengthening their midfield, and Guimaraes continues to be one of the players they admire.
Newcastle maintains a firm position
This could represent Guimaraes’ best opportunity to secure the move he wants, and he would welcome an agreement between Arsenal and Newcastle that would allow him to leave the club.
There has been speculation that the Brazilian has a gentleman’s agreement with Newcastle, under which the club would permit him to depart if a leading club approached during the current transfer window. That suggestion has fuelled optimism that Arsenal could eventually reach an agreement despite Newcastle’s public stance.
However, Arsenal’s hopes have been dealt a setback. As reported by The Daily Telegraph, Luke Edwards has revealed that no such gentleman’s agreement exists between Guimaraes and Newcastle, meaning the club will make its own decision regarding any potential transfer.
Arsenal faces difficult negotiations
The latest update significantly strengthens Newcastle’s position as they continue to insist that Guimaraes is not for sale. Without any prior agreement in place, the Geordies are under no obligation to consider offers for one of their most influential players.
As a result, Arsenal face a difficult task if they wish to complete the signing. Newcastle remain determined to keep hold of the midfielder despite selling other important members of the squad during the summer.
Should Arsenal decide to continue pursuing the transfer, they are likely to face a substantial financial challenge. Newcastle’s firm position means that any successful offer would almost certainly have to be for a significant fee before they would even consider allowing Guimaraes to leave St James’ Park.
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As from last summer with Isak, whether or not there is an agreement, if its not in writing (either in contract or later legal letter) then there is no agreement. And we saw that Newcastle got their fee for Isak.
Bruno and Arsenal have to see that and Arsenal either have to publicly walk away now accepting defeat (not a good look), or come up with a deal that meets something Newcastle would accept. Either the rumoured £100m fee, or a deal that meets the value (cash plus players that Newcastle would accept – Norgaard?, Viera?, Nelson? Nwaneri?)
Who gives a crap.
Honestly…..
So many better options out there
A player with no ambition – if he had ambition he would never have gone to Newcastle…
Arsenal now playing the waiting game (and likely communicating with Bruno behind the scenes) on whether he will agitate for a move or request a transfer based on Newcastle going back on their “gentleman’s agreement”.