The Brazilian midfielder leaves Newcastle after four years to bolster Arsenal's title ambitions under Mikel Arteta
Arsenal has landed one of the Premier League’s most coveted midfielders. Bruno Guimaraes is heading to north London after the Gunners agreed to pay Newcastle United a guaranteed fee of £75 million, roughly $101 million, for the Brazilian international.
The deal, confirmed around August 5, 2026, ends weeks of back-and-forth negotiations between the two clubs. Arsenal initially came in with offers in the £60-70 million range, Newcastle wanted at least £80 million, and they eventually settled on £75 million.
How the deal came together
Guimaraes departed Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in Spain to travel to London for a medical. He’s expected to put pen to paper on a five-year contract, tying him to Arsenal through the 2030-31 season.
An official announcement is anticipated by August 8, 2026. For a player who served as Newcastle’s club captain, the departure carries weight on both sides of the transaction.
Newcastle originally signed Guimaraes from Lyon in 2022 for a reported fee of around €42 million. Selling him for £75 million represents a healthy return on investment.
Guimaraes himself has reportedly expressed eagerness about the move, viewing it as a significant step in his career. Playing under Mikel Arteta in a squad that has been consistently challenging for major honors clearly held appeal.
The bigger picture for both clubs
Newcastle paid €42 million for Guimaraes in 2022 and sold him for £75 million four years later. Newcastle’s Saudi-backed ownership has the resources to compete financially, yet even they ultimately decided the price was right.
