Beijing Time (CEST) June 27 — Luke Edwards, Newcastle correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, published an article discussing Newcastle's transfer situation. Edwards reported that Arsenal has not yet made a verbal offer for Guimarães.

Newcastle was taken aback by reports claiming they had rejected a £60 million bid from Arsenal, dismissing the claims as unfounded.

However, details of an informal conversation about Guimarães' future appear to have leaked to the media. The source seemingly wanted to make this information public.

Sources insist they have received no verbal offer from Arsenal, nor through intermediaries. They were only told that Arsenal is interested in the player and may make an offer if Newcastle is willing to sell.

Newcastle is unwilling to sell this key player and will not accept any offer. However, this is unlikely to be the end of the transfer saga, but rather the beginning of a carefully orchestrated transfer operation by all parties involved.

Newcastle has emphasized that if Arsenal genuinely wanted to sign their captain, they would have already informed Director of Football Ross Wilson or CEO David Hopkinson long ago. But agents don't operate in isolation, and while Guimarães himself has not expressed a desire to leave, history suggests nothing is certain.

While Tottenham Hotspur has taken the lead in pursuing Tonali, The Daily Telegraph's sports section revealed that Manchester City has also maintained regular discussions with Newcastle.

Manchester City has been tracking Tonali for over a year and requested to be kept updated on his transfer progress. Tonali himself is aware of Manchester City's interest and, while he is also interested in Tottenham's offer, understands he would face a difficult choice if Manchester City makes a formal bid.

After Manchester City completed the signing of English international Kalvin Phillips this week, they could intensify their pursuit of Tonali—a development Newcastle also anticipates. Newcastle has already identified potential replacements.

To Newcastle's surprise, Tottenham Hotspur was first to move, with their offer of approximately £75 million rejected last week. The two clubs have remained in contact since, but Tottenham has yet to submit a revised offer.

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

Newcastle is seeking approximately £100 million in transfer fees for Tonali and has made clear to his agent that they will not sell unless their valuation is met.

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