Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Howe admits Guimaraes speculation is 'unhealthy' distraction
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe breaks silence on Bruno Guimaraes future amid Arsenal interest.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Newcastle United
Linked club
Arsenal
What happened. Eddie Howe admitted the Bruno Guimaraes transfer speculation is an unhealthy distraction as Newcastle prepare for the 2026/27 season.
- Newcastle lost 4-1 to Bristol City in pre-season.
- Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have already left the club.
- Guimaraes is expected to report back for duty on Friday.
“the Bruno Guimaraes transfer speculation is an unhealthy distraction”
— Eddie Howe
Arsenal hope to sign Guimaraes this summer, but Newcastle want to keep their talisman.
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