Arsenal is close to signing a contract with Bruno Guimarães for €90 million
- Arsenal and Newcastle are finalizing negotiations for the transfer of Guimarães
- The transfer fee is estimated at €90 million, with a contract until 2031
- In the season, the player played 41 matches, scored 9 goals and provided 8 assists
- The current market valuation by Transfermarkt is €70 million
London club Arsenal and Newcastle United are in the final phase of negotiations for the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães, reports insider journalist Nicolo Schira on social media X. According to his information, the final transfer fee will be €90 million, and the player's new contract will run until the summer of 2031.
Current status of negotiations
According to information received from both sides, the details of the deal are now being finalized: legal formalities, payment terms, and medical procedures are being agreed upon. Representatives of both clubs, as noted by Schira, are confident in the successful completion of the transfer, suggesting that the contract signing will take place in the coming days.
Gimaraes' Statistics
In the 2025/2026 season (according to the club), Bruno Gimaraes participated in 41 matches across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists. These statistics confirm his role as a versatile playmaker capable of influencing both attack and game construction.
The player's current contract with Newcastle expires in June 2028, making his transfer to Arsenal advantageous from both a financial and tactical perspective. According to Transfermarkt, Gimaraes' market value is around €70 million, which means that the proposed amount of €90 million exceeds the market estimate and reflects the high expectations of the London club.
Transfer context
For Arsenal, the acquisition of Guimarães is part of a strategy to strengthen the central midfield, where the club is looking for players capable of providing creativity and ball control in the middle of the pitch. In recent seasons, Arsenal has faced a lack of depth in this position, which has affected their results in the Premier League.
Newcastle United, in turn, gets the opportunity to reinvest the funds received into the development of other positions. The club has repeatedly shown a willingness to sell players for significant amounts, strengthening financial stability.
Prospects for both sides
If the transfer is completed, Guimarães will have the chance to compete at a higher level, participating in Premier League matches and European competitions. For Arsenal, this could be an important step in the fight for places at the top of the table and in European tournaments.
On the other hand, Newcastle will be able to use the €90 million received to strengthen the squad, sign new players, or invest in the academy. Both sides are expected to be preparing press releases that will be published after the official confirmation of the deal.
Source: Championat
