According to Luke Edwards, Newcastle correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, in an article published on June 27, Arsenal has not made a verbal offer for Guimaraes.

Edwards indicated that Newcastle was surprised by reports claiming they rejected a £60 million bid from Arsenal, asserting that such reports are unfounded.

However, it appears that details of informal discussions regarding Guimaraes' future have leaked to the media, with sources having difficulty containing the information.

Sources insist they have not received any verbal offer from Arsenal, even through intermediaries. They were merely informed that Arsenal is interested in the player and may submit a bid if Newcastle is willing to sell.

Newcastle is unwilling to sell the key player and will not entertain any offers. However, this appears to be just the beginning of the transfer saga rather than the end, with all parties preparing for a carefully orchestrated transfer operation.

Newcastle has made clear that if Arsenal genuinely wanted to recruit their captain, they would have already contacted Director of Football Ross Wilson or CEO David Hopkinson. Yet agents don't operate in isolation, and while Guimaraes himself has not expressed a desire to leave, history suggests nothing is certain.

While Tottenham Hotspur has led the race to sign Tonali, The Daily Telegraph reports that Manchester City has also been in regular contact with Newcastle United.

Manchester City has monitored Tonali for over a year and has requested regular updates on his transfer prospects. Tonali is aware of Manchester City's interest, and while he is also intrigued by Tottenham's approach, he understands he would face a difficult decision if Manchester City submitted a formal bid.

Following Manchester City's completion of the transfer of English international Kalvin Phillips this week, they may intensify their pursuit of Tonali—a development that Newcastle United has already anticipated. Newcastle has identified potential replacements.

Surprisingly, Tottenham Hotspur made the first move, with a bid of around £75 million rejected last week. Both clubs have been in contact since, but Tottenham has yet to submit a second offer.

Tonali would be willing to move to London and enjoys playing under De Zerbi, but he could certainly move to Manchester City if both parties agree on the transfer fee. From a footballing perspective, given that Manchester City will compete in the Champions League and vie for the Premier League title next season, they are clearly the more attractive option.

Newcastle expects to receive around £100 million for Tonali and has made clear to his representatives that they will not sell unless their asking price is met.

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