Newcastle boss Jaissle sets out Bruno Guimaraes stance as Arsenal close in

Arsenal are closing in on a move for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but the arrival of Matthias Jaissle as the club's new head coach could complicate matters. Mirror Football reports that Jaissle has made his position clear: he wants to keep the Brazil international at St James' Park for as long as possible.

The Gunners have been pushing to secure a deal for the midfielder, with the club reportedly confident of reaching an agreement. However, Jaissle's stance suggests Newcastle are not prepared to let Guimaraes leave without a fight, particularly with the new manager keen to build his squad around the player.

Guimaraes has also attracted interest from Manchester United, but it is Arsenal who appear to be leading the chase. The north London club are eager to strengthen their midfield, yet Newcastle's resistance may force them to rethink their approach.

For now, the midfielder's future remains uncertain. What is clear is that Jaissle has no intention of making things easy for Arsenal, and the battle over Guimaraes could run until the end of the transfer window.