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Arsenal Close to Signing a Defender Before Bruno Guimaraes

Howe said Newcastle cannot be sure Guimaraes will return as Arsenal step up interest, while the midfielder is due back after Brazil duty.

  • Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe said he could not guarantee captain Bruno Guimaraes will return this Friday, with Arsenal intensifying their pursuit of the 28-year-old midfielder.
  • The Brazilian midfielder is reportedly keen to leave Newcastle after four-and-a-half years, with intense transfer interest from Premier League champions Arsenal creating uncertainty around his future.
  • Several outlets claim the 28-year-old's camp reached an agreement with the Gunners, though Arsenal have not yet approached Newcastle to finalize the deal officially.
  • To address defensive depth, Arsenal are working to sign a central defender while William Saliba remains sidelined with injury, journalist Bruno Andrade reported.
  • Howe confirmed he has held private conversations with Guimaraes about his future, though he maintained pre-season preparations must continue as Newcastle readies for Liverpool.
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