Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Howe exit could boost Arsenal's Guimaraes chase
Eddie Howe's expected departure from Newcastle may open the door for Arsenal to sign Bruno Guimaraes.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Newcastle United
Linked club
Arsenal
Reported fee
More than £70million
What happened. Arsenal are monitoring Bruno Guimaraes, but Newcastle's reluctance to sell may soften if manager Eddie Howe leaves this summer.
- Howe is reportedly expected to leave Newcastle despite leading pre-season.
- Guimaraes is valued at over £70m by Newcastle.
- Howe admitted transfer speculation can be unhealthy.
“Any distraction, if it’s not healthy, is unhealthy.”
— Eddie Howe
Howe's departure could shift Newcastle's stance on selling key players like Guimaraes.
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