Newcastle United hold a significant advantage in any potential sale of Bruno Guimaraes this summer, with a contract clause giving the club the option to extend the Brazilian midfielder's deal by an additional year.

Guimaraes is currently contracted until 2028, meaning Newcastle could, in theory, keep him tied down until 2029. The club have made clear he is not for sale — and that extension option only strengthens their hand at the negotiating table.

Arsenal's interest and a £60 million question

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 28-year-old, with reports suggesting the Premier League champions see Guimaraes as a transfer target this summer. At club level, he would join up with Brazil team-mate Gabriel Martinelli — the man he set up with a telling pass for a late winner against Japan at the World Cup.

Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte has reported that Guimaraes holds a £60 million release clause in his contract, though that figure has been disputed. Arsenal are yet to submit a formal offer, and his age may give the Gunners pause before committing significant funds.

Newcastle braced for a nervous wait