# Newcastle Captain Absent from Pre-Season Training

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-08-03
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13565570/bruno-guimaraes-arsenal-transfer-target-failed-to-turn-up-for-newcastles-pre-season-training-camp-in-la-manga-as-planned-on-sunday
- Language: en
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Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes failed to report to the team's pre-season training camp as planned, fueling speculation about his future with the club. Guimaraes has expressed his desire to join Arsenal, and the Gunners are reportedly exploring a deal. Newcastle remains braced for a formal approach from Arsenal.

## Key takeaways

- Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes missed pre-season training camp as planned.
- Guimaraes has expressed his desire to join Arsenal, and the Gunners are exploring a deal.
- Newcastle remains braced for a formal approach from Arsenal.

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