{
  "id": 267345,
  "title": "EPL: Why Newcastle sold Guimaraes to Arsenal – Official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/epl-why-newcastle-sold-guimaraes-to-arsenal-official",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T13:43:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-why-newcastle-sold-guimaraes-to-arsenal-official/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle United revealed the reasons behind their decision to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75 million. Sporting director Ross Wilson stated that the club had no initial intention of selling the Brazil international, but Guimaraes expressed his desire to leave the club. Wilson described the situation as emotional, emphasizing that the club had to consider the player's wishes while protecting Newcastle's interests. The transfer fee was deemed satisfactory by both parties, with Wilson praising Guimaraes' market value and contribution to Newcastle. The club is now seeking a replacement midfielder and further additions before the transfer window closes.",
  "summary": "Newcastle United explains why captain Bruno Guimaraes was sold to Arsenal for £75 million, citing the midfielder’s desire to leave. Get the full details he Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-why-newcastle-sold-guimaraes-to-arsenal-official/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}