adminArsenal have launched an official bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães. While unverified French reports claimed a €90 million fee had been agreed, Newcastle have rejected Arsenal’s opening offers, although the midfielder is reportedly keen on the move.
Newcastle are already monitoring potential replacements, with Porto’s Victor Frohold (€85m release clause) and Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha among the contingency options.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have approved an internal move and are preparing a major bid, reportedly around £60 million, for Newcastle’s 21-year-old left-back.
Elsewhere, SC Braga have delivered a heartfelt farewell to Lukas Hornicek after Newcastle United completed the goalkeeper’s £26 million transfer.
Newcastle triggered Hornicek’s release clause, making the 24-year-old their fifth signing of the summer and their second goalkeeper arrival after Ewen Jaouen.
Hornicek is expected to become Newcastle’s new first-choice goalkeeper, subject to Nick Pope leaving the club this summer.
The Czech international leaves Braga after establishing himself as one of the club’s key players. Last season, he helped Braga reach the Europa League semi-finals and was part of the Czechia squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He recorded 12 clean sheets in 33 Portuguese league appearances, conceding 33 goals. Hornicek spent seven years at Braga after joining from Czech club Pardubice in 2019.
Reacting to Newcastle’s announcement, Braga posted a light-hearted message on social media:
> “From now on, Newcastle is the safest city in England.”
The Portuguese club also released an emotional farewell statement:
> “During his time with the SC Braga first team, the towering Czech goalkeeper made 88 appearances, displaying the quality that propelled him to one of world football’s biggest stages: the Premier League.
> “SC Braga wishes Lukas Hornicek the very best, both personally and professionally, in this new chapter of his career. Thank you for everything, Lukas. You will always be one of us.”
Hornicek becomes the first Czech goalkeeper to join Newcastle since the late Pavel Srnicek, who became a cult hero during Kevin Keegan’s first spell at the club.
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