Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bruno Guimaraes became Eddie Howe's third signing at Newcastle United in 2022ByCiaran Kelly Newcastle United reporter at Gateshead International StadiumPublished25 July 2026 Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive discussions with Bruno Guimaraes but is unable to offer any guarantees on his captain's future. BBC Sport reported this week that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder, but Newcastle do not want to lose their talisman. "I've had some really good conversations with him before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup," Howe said after Newcastle's 1-1 draw against Gateshead in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. "What we speak about has to remain private, but he's just a great player, a great person. "I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future. That's for other people to speculate about. They are conversations that I'm not part of."
Published: July 25, 2026 2:54 pm
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