Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle United amid Arsenal interest

Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle United amid Arsenal interest

Arsenal have intensified their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after reports emerged that the Brazilian has expressed a desire to leave St James' Park.

Mikel Arteta is eager to strengthen his midfield options and views the 28-year-old as an ideal partner for Declan Rice in the heart of Arsenal's engine room.

Guimaraes, under contract until 2028, has been a key figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in 2022 but is now believed to be seeking a fresh challenge and continued Champions League football.

Newcastle are reluctant to lose their captain following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, although discussions over his future have already begun.

Arsenal are now considering a move, with a fee of around 360 million expected to open negotiations.