Arsenal’s move for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has hit a delay, even as the player has already taken part in training with Mikel Arteta’s squad, according to Goal.com.
The report, published Friday, says the £75 million transfer has not yet been officially announced. Guimaraes has reportedly been seen training alongside his prospective new teammates at Arsenal, but the club has not confirmed the deal.
Goal.com’s coverage follows earlier reporting from Sky Sports, which stated that Arsenal and Newcastle had agreed on a £75 million fee for the Brazilian midfielder. The Standard Media outlet also noted that Arteta has remained tight-lipped when asked about the reported agreement, declining to confirm or deny the details.
The Sun similarly reported that the transfer has been delayed, despite Guimaraes already working out with the Arsenal squad. The exact reason for the hold-up has not been disclosed in the available reporting.
Guimaraes has been a key figure at Newcastle since joining the club, and a move to Arsenal would represent a significant addition to Arteta’s midfield options. The Gunners have been linked with the player throughout the summer window, and the reported fee would make him one of the club’s more expensive signings.
The delay has not been explained in the reports, and no new timeline has been given for when an announcement might come. Arsenal have not issued a statement on the matter, and Guimaraes has not publicly commented on the situation.
What to watch next: Whether Arsenal confirm the signing in the coming days, and what Arteta says at his next press conference about the midfielder’s status.
