Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted the club never intended to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer, but accepted the midfielder’s wish to join Arsenal after the Brazil international made his feelings clear. Arsenal are set to complete a £75m deal for the Bruno Guimaraes, 28, following a breakthrough in negotiations this week, bringing an end to the player’s three-and-a-half-year stay at St James’ Park. Wilson revealed Newcastle had hoped to keep one of their most influential players, but said Guimaraes’ desire to leave became a major factor once talks reached the right financial level. “Is it a good deal for Newcastle United? Wilson, however, insisted Newcastle will not rush into the market simply to replace Guimaraes.