Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes frustrated by Newcastle transfer block
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is growing increasingly frustrated after the club blocked a proposed summer transfer to Arsenal by demanding a £100m fee.
Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his squad with a new central midfielder following a highly successful domestic and European campaign.
However, the North London side are reluctant to meet the staggering nine-figure asking price for the 29-year-old.
The Brazilian international is desperate to compete at the highest level and feels his chances of securing a marquee move are slipping away.
Magpies reluctant to lose another star
The Tyneside outfit have already overseen the high-profile departures of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon during this transfer window.
Eddie Howe’s management team are keenly aware that further exits would severely weaken their squad ahead of the new season.
As a result, the St James’ Park hierarchy are standing firm on their valuation of the South American playmaker.
The combative midfielder is currently enjoying an extended break after representing his country at the World Cup.
Gunners assess midfield alternatives
Arsenal remain relaxed about their search for a number eight and will only pursue definitive upgrades to their current starting lineup.
The Emirates Stadium recruitment team view a £100m outlay on a central midfielder as an unnecessary luxury.
They already boast a wealth of talent in the middle of the park, including established internationals like Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
Their cautious financial approach also follows recent market frustrations, notably when London rivals Chelsea hijacked a proposed deal for Morgan Rogers.
Despite the ongoing standoff, Newcastle’s head coach has previously made his profound admiration for the unsettled star abundantly clear.
I think he is world class, and I don’t say that lightly.
He has unbelievable qualities and an unbelievable attitude to life and football.
Eddie Howe