Arsenal agree £80m fee for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães
The Premier League champions are set to complete the signing after the Brazil international undergoes a medical in London
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Arsenal have agreed a fee of around £80 million with Newcastle United for midfielder Bruno Guimarães. The 28-year-old Brazil international is expected to undergo a medical in London this week, as reported by ESPN Brazil. The deal includes an initial payment of £70 million, with an additional £10 million in performance-related add-ons.
Guimarães, who has three years remaining on his Newcastle contract, was made club captain last season. Newcastle United have not confirmed the agreement, telling the London Standard that no deal has been finalised. The transfer would mark Arsenal’s second major signing of the summer, following the £34 million acquisition of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
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Manchester United assess Lewis Hall move
Manchester United are evaluating a potential transfer for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall. The 21-year-old, who joined Newcastle from Chelsea in January 2023, is viewed as a long-term replacement for Luke Shaw, whose contract expires next summer. Sky Sports reported that United have begun assessing the financial implications of a bid.
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Hall, who has three years remaining on his contract. The club retains strong control over the player’s future, as stated by Sky Sports. United currently have only one senior left-back, Shaw, following the departure of Tyrell Malacia earlier this summer.
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De Zerbi denies knowledge of Romero talks
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he has no knowledge of transfer negotiations involving defender Cristian Romero. Reports from Argentina, as cited by the London Standard, claimed that Inter Milan had submitted an accepted bid of around £34 million for the 26-year-old, who was named club captain last season.
De Zerbi told reporters, "I have no knowledge of transfer talks." He confirmed speaking to Romero on 19 July regarding his return to pre-season training. Romero signed a new four-year contract with Tottenham in August 2023, shortly after being appointed captain.
What happens next
Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Bruno Guimarães following his medical, which is scheduled for this week. The club have not commented on reports linking them with Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, who is in contract negotiations with the Spanish club.
Manchester United are likely to submit a formal bid for Lewis Hall if they proceed with their interest. Newcastle United have not indicated a willingness to negotiate, leaving the outcome uncertain. Tottenham Hotspur have not issued a statement on Cristian Romero’s future, and Inter Milan have not confirmed any bid.
Questions this report answers
+How much will Arsenal pay for Bruno Guimarães?
Arsenal have agreed a fee of around £80 million with Newcastle United for Bruno Guimarães. The deal includes an initial payment of £70 million, with an additional £10 million in performance-related add-ons, as reported by ESPN Brazil.
+Is Lewis Hall leaving Newcastle United?
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Lewis Hall, despite interest from Manchester United. Hall has three years remaining on his contract, and the club retains strong control over his future, according to Sky Sports.
+What did Roberto De Zerbi say about Cristian Romero?
Roberto De Zerbi said he has no knowledge of transfer talks involving Cristian Romero. He confirmed speaking to the Tottenham defender on 19 July about his return to pre-season training, as reported by the London Standard.
+When will Arsenal confirm the signing of Bruno Guimarães?
Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Bruno Guimarães after he undergoes a medical in London this week. The club have not provided a specific timeline for the announcement, as negotiations remain ongoing.
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