Newcastle Reject Arsenal Bid for Guimarães

Newcastle have rejected Arsenal's £70m opening bid for captain Bruno Guimarães, as the Premier League club continue to fight to keep their star midfielder. The 26-year-old Brazil international has arrived at Newcastle's pre-season training camp at La Manga after meeting incoming manager Matthias Jaissle for the first time. fishroad-app.com

Arsenal have stepped up their attempts to sign the player by beginning formal transfer negotiations, but Newcastle are determined to keep their captain. Guimarães had been on holiday in Brazil following the World Cup before returning to Newcastle's training base.