Dietmar Hamann has offered a cautious assessment of Arsenal’s latest blockbuster signing, suggesting that Bruno Guimaraes still has a level to reach before being considered truly elite. While the German acknowledges the midfielder's impact at Newcastle, he believes the move to north London represents the ultimate litmus test for the Brazilian.
Newcastle United's pre-season preparations took a dark turn on Saturday night as Anthony Elanga was stretchered off following a brutal challenge during a friendly against Valencia. The incident at the Mestalla sparked a massive confrontation on the touchline involving players and staff from both sides as tensions boiled over in Spain.
Arsenal have officially completed the blockbuster signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million. The Brazilian maestro arrives at the Emirates to join a star-studded midfield, but his arrival has been marked by a light-hearted exchange as he buries the hatchet with Declan Rice.
Lewis Hall has departed Newcastle United’s training camp in Spain, returning to Tyneside ahead of schedule. While the club maintains he is managing a minor fitness issue, his exit comes at a time when Manchester United are heavily linked with a move for the talented left-back.
Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has urged the club to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall this summer. Bardsley insists the defender would be the perfect fit for Michael Carrick's side over Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of their Champions League return.
Newcastle have firmly rejected an initial enquiry from Manchester United regarding a transfer for left-back Lewis Hall. The Red Devils have subsequently been forced to explore alternative defensive targets, with Fulham and United States international Antonee Robinson emerging on their radar instead.
Arsenal supporters will have to wait a little longer for the official unveiling of Bruno Guimaraes after his £75 million move from Newcastle United hit a late snag. Despite the midfielder already joining up with his new team-mates for pre-season training, administrative issues have pushed back the final announcement.
Manchester United's search for defensive reinforcements has hit a significant roadblock after Newcastle United flatly rejected an enquiry for Lewis Hall. The Red Devils have identified the 21-year-old England international as a priority target to solve their ongoing crisis on the left flank.
Lewis Hall has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL why the opportunity to “double” his salary will hold obvious appeal to the Newcastle left-back. A mass exodus of talent, on and off the field, has been taking place at St James’ Park. There is a chance that an England international defender will form part of that process.
Newcastle have agreed to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal in a £75 million deal. The Brazilian midfielder forced the move after emotionally informing the club hierarchy that he no longer wanted to play on Tyneside.
Eddie Howe is considered to be an England manager of the future, but Newcastle legend Chris Waddle has told GOAL that the former Magpies boss should be looking to move abroad for his next job. The 48-year-old has surprisingly become available, with options now being mulled over that will allow already impressive coaching credentials to be enhanced.
Steur has become the latest young star to make the step up from Ajax to the Premier League, completing a shock move to Tyneside having made fewer than 25 appearances for the senior team, and Dutch pundits fear he has made the jump too early - but the player has no doubt he can make an impact in England.
Chelsea have been told that a new goalkeeper is a necessity this summer as former Premier League star Shay Given hit out at Robert Sanchez's inconsistent form. The former Newcastle and Republic of Ireland international believes the Blues need to act now to secure a more reliable presence between the sticks by signing a former Liverpool shot-stopper.
Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has delivered a chilling warning to the St James' Park faithful, suggesting that the club could be spiralling toward a relegation battle. Following a summer of absolute turmoil that saw manager Eddie Howe resign and the squad’s core ripped out, the Irishman believes the current state of the club is enough to justify the fans' deepest anxieties.
Newcastle legend Shay Given has backed Eddie Howe to eventually lead the England national team following his departure from St James’ Park. The former Magpies goalkeeper believes Howe possesses all the qualities required to succeed Thomas Tuchel at the Three Lions' helm but expects the tactician to take a hiatus from the dugout first.
Arsenal have taken a massive step toward reinforcing their title-winning squad after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days to finalise a move that has left some former stars questioning the logic behind the deal.
Mikel Arteta remained coy when questioned about Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes following a pre-season clash in Dublin. With reports circulating that a massive £75 million deal has been struck between the two Premier League rivals, the Gunners boss faced the media to address the speculation surrounding the Brazilian midfielder.
Newcastle United have officially confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following a successful stint at Al-Ahli. The German manager has already joined the squad in Spain and expressed his huge excitement about the long-term vision of the club, despite taking over just a fortnight before the season begins and facing several major player exits.
Mikael Silvestre believes Arsenal would be the ideal destination for Bruno Guimaraes after Newcastle rejected the Gunners' opening bid. The former defender insists the Brazilian midfielder offers more dynamism than Martin Zubimendi as Mikel Arteta seeks to retain the Premier League title.
Arsenal have taken a significant step toward retaining their Premier League crown after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is now expected to undergo a medical shortly to finalise a move that has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer transfer window.
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a blockbuster £75m move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta looks to cement the club's domestic dominance. However, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the arrival of the Brazilian midfielder will have significant casualties within the current Gunners squad.
Newcastle have officially identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as their absolute priority to replace Arsenal-bound captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Magpies have already opened preliminary discussions for the highly-rated Germany international, although they face a staggering €120 million asking price.