With Newcastle United rejecting Arsenal’s opening bid for Bruno Guimaraes, it might appear easier for the Gunners to activate a release clause and avoid prolonged negotiations, but the Brazilian midfielder reportedly does not have one in his contract.
Many footballers seek to include release clauses in their agreements because they can make future transfers significantly easier if another club attempts to sign them.
In Spain, release clauses are mandatory and allow clubs to sign La Liga players simply by meeting the specified amount without needing to negotiate directly with the selling club.
Guimaraes contract situation
In the Premier League, however, release clauses are considerably less common, although some players still push to have them included as part of their contracts.
If Guimaraes possessed such a clause, Arsenal’s pursuit would likely become much more straightforward because they could bypass difficult negotiations with Newcastle.
However, according to GiveMeSport, the Newcastle captain does not currently have a release clause written into his deal.
That leaves Arsenal in a position where they must continue negotiating directly with Newcastle, who have consistently maintained that the midfielder is not available for transfer.
Arsenal still monitoring the situation
Despite Newcastle’s firm stance, Arsenal remain interested in Guimaraes and continue to view him as one of the ideal additions to strengthen their midfield.
The Brazilian has established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders through his technical quality, leadership and consistency at St James’ Park.
Although he is not expected to force a move, the situation could still evolve if the player eventually communicates a desire to pursue a new challenge after the World Cup.
Should Guimaraes return from the tournament and indicate that he wishes to leave, it could potentially make negotiations easier and encourage Newcastle to consider discussions more seriously.
For now, however, Arsenal face a difficult task because any potential agreement would depend entirely on convincing Newcastle to change their position regarding one of their most valuable players.
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Arsenal monitoring the situation.
Is a euphemism for Arsenal doing nothing.
Spurs agreeing fees for Fernandez and Tonali.
Arsenal monitoring the situation.
I have said it before I don’t expect much from them this summer.
Berta looking at the shop window – counting his pennies.
Arsenal monitoring the situation.
Is a euphemism for Arsenal doing nothing at all.
Spurs agreeing fees for Fernandez and Tonali.
Arsenal monitoring the situation.
I have said it before I don’t expect much from them this summer.
Berta looking at the shop window – counting his pennies.
No way Newcastle will sell him now that Tonali has gone to spurs.
If we’re gonna spend big on a midfielder I’d rather Alwex Scott for 70mill ISH
Young dynamic and 10 good years ahead of him .
I agree.
I don’t want a player happy to be nowhere which is exactly where Guimaraes is at Newcastle. He had a choice to join us a few years back and declined…
We are Premier League. Champions and we should act as champions on the transfer markt as well. Spurs are doing their utmost to outperform Arsenal on every common transfer target. They seem to be doing very well, at the moment.😀
are they though or are they in a situation where the have to.pay over the odds
for example can you honestly tell me you sat their last season and went Mateus Fernandes is amazing
We are acting like champions. That is, we’re being patient and hopefully picking our spots and using the leverage associated with already having a fine squad and having financial wherewithal. Spuds are acting like a big club that’s panicking because most recently they had to pull out all the stops to avoid relegation.
Yeah, well Spurs are desperate, and on a mad shopping spree. I don’t think WE need to go spending that much on midfielders right now, haha.
Get us a top shelf LW, another serviceable CM, and maybe a backup RW and/or CF and we’ll be fine.
Bergkampfwagen, the most crucial being a CM with superior defensive skills imo. I don’t see how Rice is going to continue his energizer bunny performance without needing some help and I don’t believe we have any others who are cut out for being that type of defensive shield in the PL.
What’s the panic regards us buying players. Our club gets connected with a player with a pulse, so I don’t take much notice until said player is revealed officially via the club website.
While there will be a need to move certain players on, and to then bolster the squad with players the club deem are needed for their next step, I for one won’t be getting frustrated that we haven’t signed anyone yet.
As long as we have the squad that’s both wanted and needed by kick-off time in August, that’ll be just fine by me.
Patience people, patience. 👍😉
And come to think of it, Lewis Kelly gave Arteta something to think about towards the end of the season, while we have Nwaneri waiting to grab his chances centrally, leaving us with just the Left wing forward, a competition for Viktor and probably RB to consider. I hope they don’t panic buy at the same time, the right players don’t pass them by and leave them with only regrets. Hope the get both Barcola and Rogers though and get good money for Jesus and one of Martinelli or Trossard. And if a good offer comes for Haverts, they should grab it with two hands.
Patience, Derek is the key. You’re on the ball today😊 and just because other clubs such as Spurs are spending willy nilly doesn’t mean that our team aren’t working behind the scenes
Derek, you would think people would simply look back to Berta’s first summer with us and have some faith that he knows what he’s doing (or not doing, as the case may be).
Exactly BB. Kepa was our first signing last season and that was in early July. Then followed by Zubimendi, Mosquera and Gyokeres (not sure if it was in that order), and then Hincapie on the 1st of September.
People need to relax, plus they shouldn’t believe everything that’s put out by the media.
Good afternoon SueP, Bruised Banana, Herr Drier.
I’m in agreement with all you’re sentiments.
I think, its important Arsenal go for class players, and players, who really do want to play for Arsenal. Not for players, who once rejected us or thinking of playing elsewhere. Don’ spend on overpriced players, that the clubs don’t want to sell.As for now I would go for Leao , Summerville or Barcola on the left wing. Thiago on top , Koné , Scott or Kaisu Sano in midfield
Off topic I know, but I’ve just read that one of Arsenal’s finest players has announced his retirement at the age of 41. The one and only Santi Cazorla, what a quality player he was, equally good with both feet.
Enjoy you’re retirement sir. Or better still, come and do some coaching at the Arsenal. I’m sure the academy boys could learn a lot from you.
Seconded.
Agree Derek, I believe Oviedo went back down last season but at least he had one last taste of top flight. You know it’s a shame that what has become a standard of playing out from the back against a press has come to pass just after his time in the PL. He would have been awesome to watch against a press in his PL prime and many opponents would still be trying to find their boots and wonder what happened. Thanks for the memories Santi.
Bruised Banana,
They could surround him in a phone box, and he would still have found a way out LOL.
🤣So true Derek. It used to tickle me when we’d come up against especially a lower tier team in a cup game and a defender (or anyone else) thought they could mark him close without being embarrassed.
Bruised Banana,
As you know I’m not the biggest Odegaard fan, and when I think of Cazorla, there’s just no comparison. 👍
Not many could compare to Cazorla when it comes to moving with the ball.