Arsenal has reportedly submitted a £70 million offer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, but the Premier League club is expected to reject the bid. The proposed figure was relayed through intermediaries involved in the negotiations. Guimarães, who has two years remaining on his contract, is said to be interested in the move to Arsenal.

Newcastle is preparing for its pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain, where Guimarães is expected to rejoin the squad at the end of next week after receiving a three-week break following his participation in the recent World Cup finals.

The club has demonstrated a strong stance on retaining Guimarães amid recent high-profile departures. In May, Newcastle sold winger Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69.3 million. More recently, midfielder Sandro Tonali moved to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal valued at up to £100 million. Despite these outgoing transfers, Newcastle has emphasized that it does not want to part with its captain.

Newcastle’s firm approach echoes a similar situation last summer when forward Alexander Isak refused to travel with the team to their pre-season tour in Asia, effectively staging a strike. He subsequently trained separately in Spain and did not play for the club again, culminating in a £125 million sale to another club.

As the transfer window progresses, Arsenal’s offer for Guimarães remains a significant development, but Newcastle’s expected rejection indicates the club’s commitment to maintaining its core squad. The continued negotiation and transfer activity will be closely monitored as both clubs prepare for the new season.