Bruno Guimaraes finally breaks his silence on his Newcastle future as it emerges the club has to SELL before July – with Arsenal among top clubs interested in £100m Brazilian midfielder

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has expressed his insecurity over his future at St James’ Park due to Financial Fair Play, despite being happy at the club.

Guimaraes, 26, has become the Magpies general in the middle of the park since joining the club in January 2022 and is adored by the Geordie faithful.

After another stellar season under Eddie Howe, transfer speculation has ramped up with clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain interested in Guimaraes’ signature.

The Brazilian star has a £100million release clause in his contract until the end of June, and with the threat of the Premier League‘s financial rules over Newcastle’s head, his future at the club has come into doubt. 

‘Look, my future, to be honest, is in God’s hands,’ said Guimaraes.

Arsenal are interested in Guimaraes who has a £100m release clause in his contract that expires at the end of June

Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil, he continued: ‘I have a contract with Newcastle, I’m very happy, as I said, I know how much they like me, I know everything I’ve been doing for the club.

‘In short, I have a contract, I’m happy. I don’t know what can happen, we know everything about Financial Fair Play, but what I can say is that I feel happy.’ 

The threat of top clubs sniffing around will not be a surprise to Newcastle fans who have watched Guimaraes play a key role in the club’s development under manager Eddie Howe.

He has caught the eye of the Premier League’s top two, among others, and despite his contentment with life in the North East, Guimaraes is flattered by the potential interest. 

‘Obviously it’s very nice to have your name linked with big clubs, it shows that I’m doing my job well, but I’m not worried about it at all.

‘As I said, I’m happy at the club. I’m…