adminNewcastle United are reportedly growing increasingly concerned over the future of club captain Bruno Guimarães, after his agent was spotted alongside a well-known super agent with strong links to Arsenal during the ongoing World Cup in the United States.
The midfielder’s movements in the tournament have been closely monitored, with his agent, Alexis Malavolta, frequently seen around the Brazilian camp while also meeting influential figures in the football transfer market.
Malavolta, who is part of the Bertolucci group led by super agent Giuliano Bertolucci, was recently pictured with a major football dealmaker known for facilitating high-profile moves involving Arsenal. The meeting took place after Brazil’s victory over Japan in the Round of 32 in Houston.
Bruno Guimarães’ agent has also been seen alongside another powerful agent, Kia Joorabchian, which has intensified speculation around the midfielder’s future. However, those involved have insisted the meeting was purely social and not transfer-related.
Despite this, Arsenal are believed to be monitoring the situation closely. While no official bid has been submitted, the Gunners have reportedly been made aware of the financial package required to sign the former Lyon midfielder.
Newcastle United have publicly maintained that Bruno is not for sale, but there is growing internal concern that the Brazilian could become the club’s second major departure in consecutive summers, following Alexander Isak’s £125 million move to Liverpool.
Reports also suggest that Newcastle hold the option to extend Bruno’s contract by one year, although this is not expected to deter Arsenal, who remain confident that a deal could eventually be struck if negotiations progress.
An initial informal £45 million approach via intermediaries was rejected, but Arsenal are now believed to be considering a bid in the region of £65 million, which they feel could test Newcastle’s resolve.
However, Newcastle’s stance remains firm for now, and any potential deal would depend heavily on the club’s willingness to sanction a sale.
There are also growing questions surrounding Bruno Guimarães’ own future. Sources suggest that the midfielder may be uncertain about Newcastle’s long-term project following recent high-profile departures, limited transfer activity, and a noticeable drop in Premier League performance over the past season.
Bruno travelled to the World Cup without signing a new contract, adding further uncertainty to the situation. While Newcastle remain hopeful of keeping their captain, the ongoing speculation means the situation is expected to remain unresolved throughout the tournament period.
Abdulhafiz Teslim
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