Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal bid rejected by Newcastle with Magpies determined to keep captain and Brazil international midfielder

Arsenal's opening bid for Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by Newcastle. 

The Premier League champions are now in direct talks with Newcastle over a deal for their captain.

Guimaraes is in Spain to report back for their pre-season camp in La Manga.

The 28-year-old told Newcastle bosses last month he wants to join Arsenal this summer.

Newcastle want their captain to stay and he has two years left on his contract plus a club-held option for a third.

Arsenal are now discussing internally whether to go back in with an improved offer.

Guimaraes, who joined the Magpies in 2022 from Lyon for £40m, has made 195 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals.

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