Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimar\u00e3es has reportedly informed his club that joining Arsenal is “his wish” this summer. That declaration has been met with resistance on Tyneside. It was bluntly rejected. Reports suggest Arsenal may return with another offer, but the response on the North-East is likely to be mixed.<\/p>\n
The attraction for Guimar\u00e3es is straightforward. Arsenal finished top of the Premier League last season and took Paris Saint-Germain to a penalty shootout in the Champions League final. With a squad described as still in its prime, Mikel Arteta has a settled first-choice XI, yet there is scope for increased depth as Arsenal pursue prolonged runs across competitions. Thomas Tuchel has observed how heavily players in north London are managed through the campaign, with both Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice nursing injuries at the World Cup. Guimar\u00e3es is presented as a player capable of operating alongside or in place of Rice.<\/p>\n
But player desire does not guarantee a move. The Brazilian\u2019s importance to Newcastle is difficult to overstate. It was not until March that the Magpies recorded their first Premier League victory without him since he arrived more than four years earlier. He is described as the brain, heart and lungs of Eddie Howe\u2019s side, and the team\u2019s structure struggles when he is absent.<\/p>\n
Newcastle\u2019s finances also blunt the urgency to sell. The club has already banked almost $215 million from the sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer. After several seasons carefully managing Premier League financial rules, there is little need for funds that a Guimar\u00e3es sale would produce, particularly at the levels Arsenal have been linked with. The Gunners have so far failed to move above $75 million, while Tonali cost Tottenham a minimum of $124 million.<\/p>\n
Given the player\u2019s form, his central role and Newcastle\u2019s recent transfer income, a deal now appears unlikely despite the player\u2019s wishes and Arsenal\u2019s continued interest, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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