Player profile
Bruno Guimarães
Midfielder · Newcastle United
Bruno Guimarães is on the verge of leaving Newcastle United after Arsenal agreed a fee worth close to £77m for the Brazilian midfielder, with a medical scheduled even though the deal was still not finalised as of early August 2026.
Career
Guimarães has been Newcastle United's captain and midfield anchor since joining from Lyon, and reporting indicates he agreed personal terms with Arsenal weeks before the transfer fee itself was settled.
Newcastle have reportedly internally accepted the sale and started work on signing a replacement midfielder for new manager Matthias Jaissle.
How they play
A dynamic, ball-progressing central midfielder who combines defensive work rate with the passing range and late runs to arrive in the box, Guimarães has been central to Newcastle's midfield identity for several seasons.
Where they are now
As of early August 2026, Arsenal have reserved a medical date at their London Colney training ground, with the fee reportedly agreed and the move described as being in its 'final stages' -- though not yet completed.
This entry does not update his current club until the transfer is officially confirmed by both clubs.
Bio
Club career
- Newcastle United F.C.2022
- Olympique Lyonnais2020–2022
- Club Athletico Paranaense2017–2020
- Grêmio Osasco Audax2015–2017
International career
- Brazil men's national football teamSince 2020Current
Youth caps: U23 (2019–2021)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Arsenal medical scheduled amid advancing transfer2026
After weeks of negotiation, Arsenal booked a medical date for Bruno Guimarães in early August 2026 as their reported £77m deal with Newcastle United moved into its final stages.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
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Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- football365 — Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal, Newcastle 'reach agreement' with fee revealed and deal in 'final stages'August 3, 2026
- caughtoffside — Arsenal have scheduled a medical for midfielder Bruno GuimaraesAugust 3, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 3, 2026.
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