Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
After weeks of speculation, Arsenal's move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is done.
How the Deal Came Together
Arsenal agreed a ยฃ75m fee with Newcastle for Guimaraes, with the deal reached on 5 August 2026 and completed by 9 August. Guimaraes had told Newcastle bosses earlier in the summer that he wanted to join Arsenal if a suitable offer arrived, having expressed interest in the move after Newcastle failed to seal a return to European football last season.
The Terms
Guimaraes signed a four-year contract with a club option for a further year, and wears the number 39 shirt at Arsenal. Newcastle have now taken in more than ยฃ240m in player sales this summer as they continue reshaping their squad.
What This Means for Bettors
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Key Takeaways
- Bruno Guimaraes' ยฃ75m move from Newcastle to Arsenal is fully completed, not a rumour.
- The fee was agreed on 5 August 2026 and the transfer completed by 9 August.
- Guimaraes has signed a four-year deal with a club option for a further year.
FAQ
Q: Has Bruno Guimaraes actually signed for Arsenal?
Yes. The deal was completed by 9 August 2026.
Q: How much did Arsenal pay for Guimaraes?
A fee of ยฃ75m, agreed with Newcastle on 5 August 2026.
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Sources
- Sky Sports โ Bruno Guimaraes: Arsenal sign midfielder in ยฃ75m transfer as Newcastle surpass ยฃ240m in player sales this summer
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