Arsenal in for Premier League captain with World Cup star pushing to join

Arsenal are looking to pursue a deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, talkSPORT understands.

It is believed that the 28-year-old is pushing to join the Premier League champions in what would be a major coup for Mikel Arteta.

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talkSPORT understands that Arsenal are yet to approach the Magpies over a move to bring the Brazil midfielder to the Emirates Stadium.

Though the Gunners have held talks with Guimaraes’ representatives.

Newcastle are now braced to receive an approach from Arsenal, who are bidding to successfully defend their Premier League title for the first time on their fourth attempt.

It was only in March how talkSPORT told you that Newcastle do not wish to part ways with their prize asset this summer.

But Arsenal are known to be long-term admirers of the player, having been tipped to sign him before he moved to St James’ Park in January 2022.

Guuimares, who has recently been tipped as the perfect replacement for Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea, still has two years left to run on his contract in Tyneside.

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The ex-Lyon midfielder is currently in North America on World Cup duty for the Selecao.

And he has been a standout player under Carlo Ancelotti – chipping in with three assists to help Brazil top Group C.

Despite a disappointing 2025/26 season for Newcastle which saw them finish in 12th spot, Guimaraes proved to be a bright spark.

He chipped in with nine Premier League goals – his highest tally in a single campaign in England to date.

And he also provided seven assists in 41 games across all competitions for the Toon outfit.

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