Guimaraes arrives in Spain to join Newcastle training camp

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes left Brazil on Sunday to join up with Newcastle as he had agreed with the club; the midfielder is on his way and set to arrive on Monday, after he told them last month he wanted to join Arsenal

>Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes is on his way to meet up with Newcastle United at their pre-season camp in Spain.

>The Newcastle captain left Brazil on Sunday, which is when it was widely reported he was expected to be arriving in La Manga.

>However, Guimaraes is arriving at the Spain training camp on Monday in agreement with the club and he is now set to join the group.

>Guimaraes told Newcastle bosses last month he wanted to move to Arsenal.

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>New boss Matthias Jaissle - who is set to replace Eddie Howe - is at La Manga with his new squad and wants to meet the captain.

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>Newcastle remain braced for Arsenal to make a formal approach for captain Guimaraes.

>The Gunners have been exploring the conditions of a deal through intermediaries over the past few weeks.

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>There has still been no club-to-club contact at this stage despite reports to the contrary, which have left Newcastle puzzled.

>The midfielder has told Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions if they make an acceptable offer.

>Newcastle want their captain to stay. The Brazil international has two years left on his contract, which includes a club-held option for an additional year.

>Last week, Guimaraes called Eddie Howe the 'king of this club' following the head coach's exit.

>Howe's resignation comes amid Arsenal's interest in Guimaraes, who has praised his former boss.

>In an Instagram post, Guimaraes wrote the words over a picture of Howe: "King of this club!! Thanks for everything you've done for us.

>"I loved enjoying our time together. Thanks for making me a better player and person! No words I can say will really say how much I enjoyed being our player. Wish you all the very best in your future, gaffer."