Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has revealed that captain Bruno Guimaraes had his heart set on a move to Arsenal, despite the club having no intention of selling him, according to BBC News.
Wilson described the Brazilian midfielder as "very emotional" during the saga, indicating Guimaraes actively pushed for the transfer rather than the situation being driven by Newcastle's willingness to cash in on him. The comments suggest Guimaraes made his desire to leave for the Gunners clear, putting the club in a difficult position despite their stance that he was not for sale.
The report does not confirm whether the transfer has gone through, leaving the outcome of the saga unclear. BBC News' account centres on Wilson's characterisation of Guimaraes' emotional state and personal ambition to join Arsenal, rather than confirming any agreement between the two clubs. Further details on the transfer's status, including any fee or timeline, were not provided in the report.