New development on Bruno Guimaraes massive transfer boost for Arsenal

Bruno Guimarães has delayed joining Newcastle United’s pre-season camp in Spain, with Arsenal increasingly confident of completing a deal for the Brazilian captain.

Bruno Guimarães will not travel with Newcastle United for the opening of their pre-season training camp in Spain, adding fresh intrigue to his uncertain future.

The Brazil midfielder is now expected to join the squad on Sunday, although his schedule could change as Arsenal continue pushing to secure his signature.

Newcastle insist the revised travel plans are linked to Guimarães’ post-World Cup fitness programme rather than ongoing transfer negotiations.

However, reports suggest Arsenal are preparing an improved offer worth more than £75 million, with growing confidence that an agreement can be reached in the coming days.

The delay means Guimarães is expected to hold talks with new head coach Matthias Jaissle before any final decision is made.

With Arsenal hopeful of wrapping up the transfer quickly, the next 48 hours could determine whether the Newcastle captain ever joins the club’s pre-season camp in La Manga.