Eddie Howe and Newcastle show they have done a very good job with signings in recent seasons. Liverpool allowed themselves to be pushed to £125 million for Alexander Isak last summer, Barcelona had to shell out around £70 million for Anthony Gordon in June, Tottenham stretched to £100 million for Sandro Tonali this month. At the same time, this presents major challenges, with key players being snatched out of Howe’s squad. For the past month, Arsenal have been working to bring the Newcastle captain to the Emirates, but here Newcastle can say enough, is enough.
The Brazilian midfield star has been linked with an exit for the past six months, but for the past month, a concrete process has been underway. A process that will create the Premier League’s toughest midfield, with Martin Ødegaard as the hub.
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Newcastle praise Bruno Guimaraes too high for Arsenal
According to The Athletic, Bruno Guimaraes has submitted a request to Newcastle management for a move to Arsenal, where the reigning Premier League champions have reportedly sent two bids, both rejected. The latter was £65 million, but according to The Telegraph , Newcastle are demanding the same price Tottenham gave for Tonali. This is a price Arsenal are not willing to pay, claims the English media.
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Guimaraes is not expected to use Alexander Isak’s recipe for boycotts to force an exit. Thus, it looks like Mikel Arteta will not get his super trio of Ødegaard, Rice and Guimaraes, who would create a dominance in midfield in the Premier League.
If Arsenal don’t close their eyes, forget about the price requirement and secure the Brazilian Premier League star anyway.
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