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Bruno Guimarães completes £75 million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal
8/5/2026, 8:15:04 PM
Transfer Agreement Reached
Newcastle United and Arsenal have finalized a deal for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães Rodrigues Moura for a guaranteed fee of £75 million, with no performance-related add-ons. Guimarães has been given permission to travel to north London for a medical, the final step before the transfer is formally announced.
Background & Context
Guimarães joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 for a reported €50 million. He captained the side, helped win the 2025 EFL Cup and secured back-to-back Champions League spots. In October 2023 he signed a five-year contract with a £100 million release clause that expired in June 2024.
The 28-year-old announced his desire to leave in early July, targeting Arsenal. Newcastle’s summer window already saw winger Anthony Gordon move to Barcelona for €80 million and midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham for £100 million, followed by the signings of Sean Steur from Ajax (? €25 million) and Aladji Bamba from Monaco (up to €40 million). Arsenal sold Christian Norgaard to Everton for £7 million and have been linked with defender Ezri Konsa.
Data & Statistics
- Premier League appearances for Newcastle: 153 (30 goals, 26 assists).
- Total appearances last season: 41 (9 goals, 8 assists).
- Line-breaking passes per 90 minutes: 16.2, the highest in Newcastle’s squad.
- Passes under pressure per 90 minutes: 12, among the league’s best.
- Sell-on clause: Lyon receives 20 % of Newcastle’s profit, roughly £7 million.
Official Statements & Responses
Arsenal confirmed the £75 million fee reflects a desire for financial certainty, while Newcastle said the upfront payment will provide capital to reinvest under incoming manager Matthias Jaissle. Sky Sports reported both clubs have cleared Guimarães for his medical, and the FA has been notified of the pending registration.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Most outlets cite a £75 million agreement, but one report described the fee as “around £80 million.” No official figure beyond the £75 million guarantee has been released, and detailed comments from Guimarães or the clubs about personal terms remain unpublished.
Impact on the Clubs
For Newcastle, the cash return on a player bought for roughly £38 million in 2022 is significant, but it creates a midfield and leadership void. The club is likely to use part of the funds to strengthen the squad, having already added Steur and Bamba.
Arsenal add a midfielder who can dictate tempo and contribute offensively, fitting Mikel Arteta’s possession-based system. He joins a midfield that includes Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Martin Merino, increasing competition and rotational options. The signing is seen as a statement of intent to close the gap with Manchester City and Liverpool.
What’s Next
Guimarães is set to complete his medical in north London within 48 hours. After a successful exam and final personal-terms agreement, he will sign a long-term contract with Arsenal. Newcastle will pursue replacements during the remaining transfer window, while Arsenal continue to monitor defensive targets such as Ezri Konsa.
The move is one of the defining transfers of the 2026 summer window, reshaping the midfield dynamics of both clubs ahead of the new season.
