Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal latest as Newcastle United hold firm on skipperNewcastle United are holding their position on Bruno Guimaraes, despite fresh claims suggesting Arsenal have stepped up efforts to sign the club captain in a deal worth around £80m. Reports earlier in the day suggested Arsenal officials had moved into “club-to-club” talks with Newcastle over a possible transfer. The club’s internal message is that they “have not received a formal approach or offer from Arsenal for Guimaraes”, which is a significant distinction at this stage of the market. Newcastle transfer stance on Bruno GuimaraesThere is, naturally, interest. Newcastle may be standing firm, but supporters have seen enough transfer sagas to know that firm can still become vulnerable very quickly.