Arsenal transfer news: Bruno Guimaraes’ ‘incentive’ revealed as new bid for Newcastle star

Arsenal have reportedly been given a new boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer.

Despite confirming Piero Hincapie’s permanent move to the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are yet to make any first-team signings since winning the Premier League title in May.

However, Arsenal officials are thought to be working hard behind the scenes to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad before the new campaign begins, with the addition of a new midfielder high on the agenda.

Guimaraes has emerged as a target for North Londoners in recent weeks as well as their own an opening bid of less than £60m was quickly rejected by Newcastle.

In accordance with TEAMtalkThe Magpies insist Guimaraes is not for sale and talks over a club-record contract extension are on the table.

However, the report adds that Guimaraes is ‘grieving’ the prospect of staying at Newcastle as he is frustrated by the club’s direction following a high-profile sale.

Arsenal-linked Guimaraes is ‘crying’ at the prospect of staying at Newcastle

Anthony Gordon, Newcastle’s top scorer last season, is him sold to Barcelona for an estimated £69 million before the start of the 2026 World Cup, and Sandro Tonali confirmed as Tottenham Hotspur’s club record signing on Monday, joining at £100m.

The departure of two key players from Eddie Howe’s side has compounded the blow of failing to qualify for European competition, as Newcastle end the 2025-26 season in 12th place in the Premier League.

Newcastle’s decision to sell both Gordon and Tonali comes almost 12 months after a club-record £125m move from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak following a drawn-out transfer saga.

The Magpies are said to be in for a ‘difficult summer’ as they battle to retain the services of influential midfielder Guimaraes, who is ‘very tempted’ by the prospect of regular Champions League football.

Arsenal can offer that to Guimaraes and they will be considered one of the favorites to win UEFA’s top club prize, with Arteta’s side looking to go one better in 2026-27 after losing last season’s final to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Real Madrid, Man City are also interested in Arsenal target Guimaraes

Arsenal are said to be preparing a new bid for Guimaraes, who has two years left on his contract at St James’ Park and is believed to be earning £160,000 a week.

However, the Gunners are not alone in the race for Guimaraes, as Real Madrid have renewed their old interest, while Manchester City continue to monitor developments.

Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Newcastle from Lyon for a club-record £40m in January 2022.

The 28-year-old was one of the club’s first signings under the Saudi-backed owners and has since played for the Magpies 195 times in all competitions, scoring 31 goals and providing 32 assists.

Guimaraes was a key player in Newcastle’s Champions League-winning side in two of the last four seasons, and also helped the club end their 70-year drought in 2025 when they lifted the EFL Cup.

This Brazilian player, who recently missed a penalty in the game 2-1 lost to Norway 2-1 at the 2026 World Cup, he is not the only midfielder on Arsenal’s radar this summer, as Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi are. among a range of other targets.