TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Calafiori's Smile Says It All as Guimaraes Nears Arsenal Move
Riccardo Calafiori's face lit up when asked about Bruno Guimaraes joining Arsenal, but he quickly checked if the deal was official.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
From
Newcastle United
To
Arsenal
Fee
£75 million
What happened. Bruno Guimaraes is set to join Arsenal from Newcastle United after passing a medical, with an agreement reached earlier this week. The £75 million move awaits official announcement.
- Calafiori smiled when asked about Guimaraes, then asked 'Is it official yet?'
- Guimaraes has been superb for Newcastle and often performs well against Arsenal.
- The Arsenal squad appears excited about his imminent arrival.
“Is it official yet?”
— Riccardo Calafiori
Once announced, Guimaraes will bolster Arsenal's midfield, adding quality and experience.
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