Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal bid rejected by Newcastle with Magpies determined to keep captain and Brazil international midfielder

Arsenal's opening bid for Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected by Newcastle. 

The Premier League champions are now in direct talks with Newcastle over a deal for their captain.

Guimaraes is in Spain to report back for their pre-season training camp in La Manga. The midfielder posted a picture on his Instagram story on Tuesday evening to confirm he has linked up with his Toon team-mates.

Newcastle want their captain to stay and he has two years left on his contract plus a club-held option for a third.

Arsenal are now discussing internally whether to go back in with an improved offer.

Guimaraes, who joined the Magpies in 2022 from Lyon for £40m, has made 195 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 31 goals.

Earlier on Monday, Guimaraes was on his way to meet up with Newcastle United at their pre-season camp in Spain.

He had left Brazil on Sunday, when it was widely reported he was expected to be arriving in La Manga.

However, Guimaraes is arriving at the Spain training camp in agreement with the club and is now set to join the group.