Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArsenal's opening bid for Guimaraes has been rejected (PA)Arsenal's initial offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by the Magpies, despite direct communication being established between the two Premier League clubs. A significant disparity in valuation exists for the Brazil international midfielder, who joined Newcastle for £40 million in January 2022. Despite the rejection of their opening bid, Arsenal is unlikely to be deterred, as indications suggest Guimaraes is keen to swap St James’ Park for the Emirates Stadium this summer. Newcastle, having already lost Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer, are reluctant to see another first-choice star depart and will only sanction a transfer if their financial terms are fully met. Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League last season and cannot offer Guimaraes European football, while Arsenal are looking to bolster their squad for a title defence. In fullArsenal have opening bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes rejectedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The Magpies are tying to keep hold of their captain after already selling Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes but it appears that new Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle is keen to keep him at St James’ Park as long as…