Newcastle have rejected Arsenal’s opening bid for captain Bruno Guimaraes as talks continue between the two Premier League clubs over a potential summer transfer.
Arsenal are understood to be in direct negotiations with Newcastle in a bid to secure the signing of the Brazilian midfielder, who reportedly informed the club last month of his desire to join the Gunners.
Despite the player’s interest in a move, Newcastle are determined to retain their captain. Guimaraes still has two years remaining on his current contract, with the club holding an option to extend the deal by a further year.
Arsenal are now weighing whether to return with an improved offer after their initial bid was turned down.
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Guimaraes has since linked up with Newcastle’s squad at their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain, after travelling from Brazil.
His arrival at the camp was agreed with the club amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
The 28-year-old midfielder joined Newcastle from French side Lyon in January 2022 in a deal worth £40 million. Since then, he has made 195 appearances for the Magpies, scoring 31 goals and establishing himself as one of the club’s key players.
