Newcastle United remain firm in their position that club captain Bruno Guimaraes is not for sale, according to sources close to the club. Despite recent media speculation linking the Brazil international with a potential move to Arsenal, Newcastle officials maintain they have neither received a formal bid nor been approached for the midfielder.

The club’s management reportedly views recent reports of Arsenal interest as part of agent-driven maneuvering rather than substantive negotiations. While Arsenal is believed to have placed a valuation of around £60 million on Bruno, Newcastle have made it clear that such an offer would be insufficient, and no discussions have taken place. The Magpies are only likely to consider selling their skipper if he formally requests a transfer, something that has not yet occurred.

Newcastle’s stance parallels their approach in the recent high-profile transfer of midfielder Sandro Tonali. When Tottenham Hotspur acquired Tonali for £100 million, the club resisted initial offers and held out for a significant fee. Similarly, the club appears prepared to maintain their position with Bruno until a suitable offer or player request emerges.

Insiders suggest the club is becoming frustrated with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Bruno’s future, though the player has so far not expressed dissatisfaction or taken any formal steps to seek a move. The club expects Bruno to return for pre-season training after his post-World Cup holiday.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are actively pursuing reinforcements, reportedly targeting a goalkeeper, midfielder, and defensive cover ahead of the new campaign. The current situation draws comparisons to last summer’s transfer saga involving forward Alexander Isak, who eventually secured a move to Liverpool after initially refusing to participate in pre-season amid stalled negotiations. However, that transfer only proceeded following Liverpool’s firm deadline to meet a £125 million asking price, which Newcastle ultimately accepted.

For now, Newcastle’s focus remains on securing incoming deals rather than negotiating sales, maintaining their stance that Bruno Guimaraes will remain a central figure for the club going forward.