TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Guimaraes joins Arsenal in £75m saga-ending deal
After weeks of denials and plane tracking, Arsenal finally land their long-admired Brazilian midfielder.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
From
Newcastle
To
Arsenal
Fee
£75 million
What happened. Bruno Guimaraes has completed a £75 million transfer from Newcastle to Arsenal, ending a protracted saga that began in June.
- Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta negotiated a relative bargain.
- Guimaraes had agreed personal terms last month and wanted the move.
- Newcastle initially wanted closer to £100 million but accepted £75 million.
Guimaraes is expected to strengthen Arsenal's midfield under Mikel Arteta, who was desperate to sign him.
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