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Newcastle make Bruno Guimaraes truth clear amid Arsenal links after Sandro Tonali transfer

Newcastle are determined to hold on to Bruno Guimaraes despite mounting interest from Arsenal in the Brazilian midfielder, with the club considering his abilities as 'priceless'. The Magpies have already rejected a verbal approach for their skipper , with Guimaraes' camp reported to have held discussions with both clubs. Eddie Howe is adamant about retaining his key player, and Newcastle have made it clear that he is not available for transfer. While there may be lingering concern that the 28-year-old's representatives have entered into transfer negotiations , Newcastle intend to table a fresh contract for Guimaraes. However, they are not sufficiently confident to go without a back-up plan, according to Mail Online, having already offloaded Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in a £100million deal that took the Italian midfielder to north London. Get Chronicle Premium now for just £1 HERE – exclusive news and features, our NUFC and Academy notebooks, plus an ad-lite experience Discussions are understood to have taken place regarding Felix Nmecha, who is also a target for Manchester United. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is firmly on Newcastle's radar, though he won't come at a bargain price. The Bundesliga outfit have placed a valuation of over £100m on the player, who has an admirer in Red Devils director of football Jason Wilcox — a key figure during Nmecha's 14-year stint at Manchester City's academy. Monaco's Lamine Camara had also been on Newcastle's wishlist, though that particular pursuit now appears to have stalled. Newcastle should nonetheless retain considerable financial firepower following the departures of both Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer. Guimaraes arrived at Newcastle in January 2022, despite Arsenal showing interest. The Brazilian's transfer represented the second occasion the Gunners had been pipped to the post for the Brazil international, after Lyon secured his signature two years prior. The Magpies' £40m acquisition demonstrated they acted with greater determination, something which resonated with the player's representatives during a World Cup year. "Newcastle arrived and they got serious. Bruno couldn't wait another six months to decide his future in a World Cup year," he said. Guimaraes has featured in 195 matches since his arrival at St James' Park and played a pivotal role as Newcastle secured their first major domestic silverware in 70 years by claiming the Carabao Cup. The midfielder is regarded as one of Tyneside's most passionate characters on the field. Newcastle are set to confirm their first outfield addition of the summer with the arrival of Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old winger scored five goals and registered 12 assists last season and is expected to immediately challenge for a place in Magpies' strongest XI. Here at ChronicleLive, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Newcastle United coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest NUFC news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. And, finally, if you would rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Everything is Black and White podcast. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts , and you can also watch along on YouTube .

2026-07-05

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tielemans' 124:44 strike sets record as Belgium script historic comeback

FIFA World Cup match: Belgium staged a stunning comeback against Senegal, winning 3-2 after extra time thanks to Youri Tielemans' record-breaking 124th-minute penalty. This marked the latest goal ever in World Cup history. Belgium also overcame their latest two-goal deficit in regulation, with Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans scoring late to force extra time. Senegal's Ismaila Sarr had a brace, but their historic campaign ended in heartbreak.

2026-07-02