Bruno Guimaraes failed to arrive at Newcastle United's pre-season training camp in La Manga on Sunday night as planned, and reports say he wants to move to Arsenal.
Sky Sports reported that the midfielder did not turn up to meet his teammates at the training base. Yahoo Sports, on the other hand, said he is set to link up with the squad and inform new manager Matthias Jaissle of his desire to leave for Arsenal.
The two reports together suggest that Guimaraes is pushing for a transfer to the Premier League rivals. The Brazil international has been an important player for Newcastle, but he is reportedly keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium. His absence from the start of the club's summer preparations has intensified speculation about his future.
Newcastle's new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, is likely to face the situation as he prepares for the upcoming season. Neither the club nor the player has made an official statement about the matter.
It is not known when Guimaraes will join the rest of the team, or if he will be sold this summer. The coming days are expected to provide more clarity on his future.