Newcastle 'didn't want' Guimarães exit - director

Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson confirmed the club did not want to sell captain Bruno Guimarães, with the 28-year-old midfielder set to join Arsenal for a reported £75 million fee. Wilson stated the sale was not in the club's plans, but that Guimarães emotionally communicated his desire to leave, and the fee represents a world-record transfer for a player of his age. The departure adds to a turbulent summer for Newcastle, which has already seen Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali leave, as well as head coach Eddie Howe's resignation and the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as his replacement.