Having beaten Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers, Chelsea are reportedly now showing an interest in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Brazil international has been strongly linked with Arsenal for much of the summer, but so was Rogers until suddenly there were quick developments that saw him join Chelsea instead.<\/p>\n Things have again been moving a bit slowly with Arsenal and Guimaraes, even if the Times claim club-to-club negotiations have now started.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE<\/u><\/span> & GOOGLE PLAY<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Now a report from Chelsea insider Simon Phillips claims that the Blues are also being mentioned by sources as another hijack could be on the cards.<\/p>\n Although CFC tend to sign younger players, it may be that they\u2019re open to being a bit more flexible with their transfer approach this summer.<\/p>\n We know Chelsea wanted Granit Xhaka, and it seems they\u2019re now also considering another experienced midfielder in the form of Guimaraes, according to Phillips.<\/p>\n \u201cSince I mentioned Bruno Guimaraes to Chelsea at the start of the week, sources continue to have his name mentioned to them in regards to a Chelsea attempt,\u201d Phillips said on Substack.<\/p>\n \t\t\t
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\u201cI\u2019m NOT saying we will hijack his move to Arsenal for sure, but there is definitely something there in a Chelsea sense. It\u2019s absolutely still one to watch, because the sources who keep mentioning him to me are very strong sources.<\/p>\n \u201cHe seems close to Arsenal so if we truly want him, we will have to act now (maybe we already have done). Let\u2019s just see on this one, it may come to nothing, but the fact I keep hearing his name does make me intrigued.\u201d<\/p>\n Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a <\/i><\/b>preferred source on Google<\/span><\/i><\/b> to your favourites list for news you can trust<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The links with midfielders like Xhaka and Guimaraes could make sense amid doubts over Enzo Fernandez\u2019s Stamford Bridge future.<\/p>\n See below as Ben Jacobs has suggested Fernandez can leave for the right price this summer, amid reports of Bournemouth\u2019s Alex Scott being another player Chelsea are looking at in that position\u2026<\/p>\n Chelsea are exploring the midfield market after seeing a \u00a364m bid for Alex Scott rejected, as exclusively revaled.<\/p>\n Another midfielder arriving is not a guarantee Enzo Fernandez will be sold. #CFC remain open to Fernandez signing a new contract, but if the club’s \u00a3120m valuation\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/gjZ79c8iqx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 22, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fernandez has mostly shone for Chelsea, but if he isn\u2019t happy then perhaps it could be wise to move him on for big money and rebuild that midfield slightly.<\/p>\n Arsenal fans will hope, however, that another major deal doesn\u2019t get away from them after the blow of losing out on Rogers.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\nChelsea rival Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes transfer<\/h2>\n
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