SportFootballNewcastle transfer newsArsenal transfer news as the Gunners finally make an official bid for Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta looks to land the midfielder12:05, 03 Aug 2026Updated 12:20, 03 Aug 2026Arsenal have seen their opening bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes immediately rejected. The clubs are now in direct talks for the Brazil international.‌Guimaraes is currently en route to La Manga, where Newcastle's pre-season training camp is based. The midfielder is set for talks with incoming Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.‌Speculation has intensified in recent days over an £80million agreement but it appears the teams are not yet at that stage. It was even suggested that Guimaraes was scheduled for a medical with the Gunners.‌However, the 28-year-old departed Brazil on Sunday on a commercial flight, ready to meet up with his Newcastle team-mates. Guimaraes still has two years left on his contract, plus an option for a further year, with the north-east club reluctant to sell.Newcastle have already secured a £100m fee for Sandro Tonali from Tottenham this summer and sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for in the region of £75m. Guimaraes won't arrive at the Emirates cheaply, despite his interest in the move.Arsenal's initial valuation of Guimaraes is said to have been in the region of £70m. Newcastle are believed to be looking for more than £80m.‌Further bids are expected from the north London side after falling short with their first offer.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Mikel Arteta has discussed Arsenal's ambitions during the transfer window, with the club linked to Vinicius Junior in addition to Guimaraes. “A lot is happening. We all know about the context of this transfer window," he said."From ownership to the board, the sporting director and myself, we know that we want to take this club to a different level. That is going to require a better squad, better individuals."We have identified where we have opportunities to grow and to improve and to evolve our game and what is going to be needed to achieve that. Hopefully, very soon we can start to put things in a very concrete way.”‌Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Arsenal FCNewcastle transfer newsArsenal transfer news