00:00Arsenal are continuing their pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimieres, but any deal looks far from straightforward.
00:10The Gunners remain admirers of the Brazilian international and are exploring a move as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his
00:19midfield ahead of the new season.
00:22However, Newcastle have made it clear they have no desire to sell their club captain, one of their most influential
00:30players, both on and off the pitch.
00:34Reports suggest Guimieres has informed Newcastle he would be interested in joining the Premier League champions, with discussions over personal
00:44terms understood to have already taken place through intermediaries,
00:50rather than direct club-to-club negotiations.
00:54Despite that, Newcastle are expecting to demand a fee of £80 million at the minimum.
01:01Arsenal are yet to submit an official bid, although there has been speculation of an offer of around £70 million
01:09that will be put forward to Newcastle soon.
01:13Newcastle, though, are under no financial pressure to sell after raising funds elsewhere this summer by selling Sandra Tonali and
01:22Anthony Gordon.
01:24Guimieres remains part of Eddie Howe's plans, according to Newcastle.
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