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Bruno Guimaraes

Brazil midfielder signed by Arsenal from Newcastle for £75 million in August 2026 to strengthen the Premier League champions' midfield.

2026-06-072026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    We recruited a great defender, a great personality, so I'm very pleased." - 'Fight for it again' - Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, a close-season recruit from Newcastle, was sidelined by an injury, but Arteta does not expect him to be out for long.

    Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence
  3. Citizen Digital

    Fellow new signing Bruno Guimaraes was hardly missed after being sidelined by an injury suffered in last weekend's Community Shield win over Manchester City.

    Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in style
  4. Citizen Digital

    Bolstered by new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, with Ezri Konsa set to join from Aston Villa, Arteta has no doubts Arsenal can cope with the pressure of being the team everyone wants to beat.

    Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
  5. Citizen Digital

    Bolstered by new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, with Ezri Konsa set to join from Aston Villa, Arteta has no doubts Arsenal can cope with the pressure of being the team everyone wants to beat.

    Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns
  6. Citizen Digital

    It doesn't just depend on us." If the transfer is finalised, Konsa will follow Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie and Illan Meslier in joining Arsenal since the end of last term.

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
  7. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal, installed as the bookmakers' favourite for the title, showed their hunger for silverware has not been sated by dispatching Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday. - 'We want more' - Bolstered by the arrival of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcast

    Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta
  8. Citizen Digital

    If the transfer is finalised, Konsa will follow Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie and Illan Meslier in moving to the north London club since the end of last term.

    Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports
  9. Citizen Digital

    Newcastle have had a difficult summer, losing Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal.

    Newcastle sign Bosnia defender Dedic
  10. Citizen Digital

    Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for £75 million ($101 million), slotted into midfield with ease, while Christos Tzolis, lured from Club Brugge for £34 million, gave a lively display including two assists.

    Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
  11. Citizen Digital

    That is why everyone is doing things in a really organic way." Arsenal have boosted their title-winning squad with the additions of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis.

    Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to fret over his future

Yesterday

  1. Arsenal crushes Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal defeats Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener

    Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal begin title defense as Premier League season returns

    Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arteta targets best club status as Arsenal defend Premier League title

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Newcastle sign Bosnia defender Dedic from Benfica

    Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who played three matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year, will reunite with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal defeats Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 15 August

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta reassures fans over contract future

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters he is happy at the club and fans need not worry about his future, despite heading into the final year of his contract. Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League drought in May, joined the club in 2019 and last renewed his deal in 2024.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arteta reassures Arsenal fans amid contract uncertainty

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Arteta backs Maresca to succeed Guardiola at Manchester City

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 10 August

  1. Arteta praises Guimaraes signing to strengthen Arsenal midfield

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Arteta backs Guimaraes to strengthen Arsenal's midfield

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Arsenal signs Newcastle captain Guimaraes for £75 million

    Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Newcastle United appoints Matthias Jaissle as head coach

    Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle appoints Jaissle as new head coach

    Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli and won successive Austrian titles with Red Bull Salzburg, but has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Arsenal manager noncommittal on reported Guimaraes signing

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that the club has agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, saying he would only discuss transfers when officially announced. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazil midfielder who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season, has been the subject of transfer speculation after reportedly seeking a move to Emirates Stadium.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Arsenal agree £75 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal intensifies efforts to sign Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal pursue Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes with improved offer

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year deal after activating his 30-million-euro release clause; he is the club's fifth summer signing and expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Newcastle signs Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

    Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese club Braga on a five-year deal for 30 million euros, with the 24-year-old expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle United manager

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle United manager after five years at the club. The 48-year-old won the League Cup in March 2025 and secured Champions League qualification twice, though the club finished 12th in the Premier League last season with 17 defeats.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years, following a season in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League. Despite winning the League Cup in March 2025 and securing Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025, Howe came under pressure after the Magpies suffered 17 defeats in their 38 league games.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes extends long-term contract

    Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the new season after having two years remaining on his previous deal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Newcastle boss Howe unsure if Guimaraes will remain amid Arsenal bid

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Brazil coach Ancelotti vows recovery after World Cup last-16 loss

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's 2-1 last-16 World Cup loss to Norway at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey should serve as "fuel" for the future, describing it as "the start of a new cycle" and insisting he will not step down despite the disappointing exit.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil coach Ancelotti vows recovery after Norway World Cup exit

    Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in a World Cup last-16 match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the defeat should serve as "fuel" for the future and called the tournament "the start of a new cycle."

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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