Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes is the target of an official bid from Arsenal, despite the Magpies' insistence that the midfielder is not for sale.

What's happening?

Arsenal have already had a verbal offer of around £55m rejected, but Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in a central midfielder this summer and Guimaraes is a top target.

The Brazil international has been recognised as one of the Premier League's best number eights since arriving at St James' Park from Lyon in 2022.

Why it matters for Newcastle United

Guimaraes scored nine goals and added five assists in the Premier League last season, earning Newcastle's Player of the Season award, and his departure could be a significant blow to the team's chances of improving on their current league standing: 12th in Premier League, 49 pts, 14W-7D-17L from 38 games, recent form LWDWL.

CategoryStat
League standing12th
Points49
Goal difference-2

What comes next?

Arsenal are also monitoring other midfielders, including Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, but Guimaraes remains a key target, and the club's absence of European football has cast some doubt on his future at Newcastle United, who are 36 points behind leaders Arsenal.