Arsenal Agree £75 Million Deal To Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: Report

Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno ​Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday.

Arsenal's opening offer ‌for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid and have now reached ​an agreement with Newcastle, according to Sky Sports.

Reuters ​has contacted both clubs seeking confirmation of the deal.

Guimaraes ⁠had previously told Newcastle that he wanted to join ​Arsenal if a suitable offer arrived, reports said.

Newcastle were keen ​to retain their captain, who has two years remaining on his contract at St James' Park as well as an option for a ​further year.

The midfielder joined Newcastle from French side Olympique ​Lyonnais in January 2022 and had become one of the club's most ‌influential ⁠players.

He has made 195 appearances in all competitions, scoring 31 goals, and helped Newcastle end a long wait for domestic silverware by captaining them to League Cup success in 2025.

Guimaraes ​would add ​further quality and ⁠experience to Mikel Arteta's midfield as Arsenal look to defend the Premier League title and ​challenge in Europe.

The Brazilian international featured for ​his country ⁠at the 2026 World Cup and has been a regular presence in the national team in recent years.

The move will ⁠come ​as another blow for Newcastle after ​the departures of key players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, as well as ​manager Eddie Howe.