Newcastle boss says not part of Guimarães transfer talks

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has publicly acknowledged his uncertainty over the future of captain Bruno Guimarães, who is the subject of strong interest from Premier League champions Arsenal. Howe's comments came after Newcastle's 1-1 preseason friendly draw with Gateshead on Saturday, July 25, 2026, where he admitted he is not part of the transfer discussions that will decide the Brazilian midfielder's fate.

Arsenal is reportedly preparing a bid in the region of 70 million pounds for the 28-year-old, who is understood to have informed Newcastle of his desire to join the London club this summer. Despite the player's apparent wish to move and the persistent speculation, Newcastle's official stance remains that Guimarães is not for sale, and the club has yet to receive a formal offer.

Addressing reporters, Howe praised Guimarães as a "great player" and a "great person," revealing they have held positive conversations before, during, and after the recent World Cup. However, he explicitly distanced himself from the decision-making process. "I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future," Howe said. "That's for other people to speculate about. They are conversations...