Arsenal submit verbal offer for Bruno Guimaraes - Ornstein

Arsenal submit 'verbal offer' for Bruno Guimaraes - Ornstein have seen a verbal offer for rejected by as they ramp up their bid to sign the Brazil international this summer. Mikel Arteta’s side want to bolster their first-team squad with the addition of a new central midfielder ahead of the 2026-27 season and they have turned their attention to finalising a deal for Guimaraes, who has excelled throughout a stellar stint at Newcastle. The Brazil midfielder has just two years remaining on his current contract at St James’ Park and while he is yet to express any desire to leave the club, Arsenal are hopeful of bringing him to the Emirates Stadium before the end of the summer transfer window. Newcastle are adamant that Guimaraes isn’t for sale, although they may face an uphill battle to retain his services following their failure to qualify for any European competition last season. Arsenal’s interest in Guimaraes was first reported by The media and after revealed that an approach worth just shy of €64 million (£55m) had been lodged by the Gunners, this has been backed up by transfer expert insider. insider sources reporter has confirmed that a verbal offer worth less than €70m has been submitted by Arsenal, but this was quickly rebuffed by Newcastle, who have no intention of allowing the Brazil superstar to leave the club this summer. Guimaraes has made 195 appearances, scoring 31 goals, since arriving at the club from Lyon in January 2022, and he was named club captain by Eddie Howe ahead of the 2024-25 season. Will Arsenal sign Bruno Guimaraes? Despite Arsenal's interest in Guimaraes, a deal may be difficult to finalise due to Newcastle's desire to return his services. The Magpies have already sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for €80m and with Sandro Tonali in advanced talks over a move to Tottenham Hotspur, they will be incredibly reluctant to lose Guimaraes too. However, last summer, Alexander Isak proved that leaving Newcastle is possible if you hand in a transfer request and Guimaraes may be required to follow suit if he decides to seriously pursue a summer move to Arsenal. If the Gunners are unable to finalise a deal for Newcastle, it has been reported they may turn their attention to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who enjoyed an excellent 2025-26 campaign under Andoni Iraola.