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

Edwards reported that Newcastle was surprised by reports claiming they had rejected a £60 million offer from Arsenal, stating that such reports were unfounded.

However, it appears that details of an informal discussion about Guimarães' future were leaked to the media. Whoever leaked the information made considerable effort to publicize it.

Sources insist they have received no verbal offer from Arsenal, either directly or through intermediaries. They were merely informed that Arsenal was interested in the player and could make an offer if Newcastle were willing to sell.

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

Newcastle emphasized that if Arsenal genuinely wanted to sign their captain, they would have already contacted sporting director Ross Wilson or CEO David Hopkinson. However, agents do not operate in isolation, and while Guimarães himself has not expressed a desire to leave, history suggests nothing is guaranteed.

While Tottenham Hotspur has taken the lead in pursuing Tonali, The Daily Telegraph Sport reveals that Manchester City has also been in regular contact with Newcastle.

Manchester City has been tracking Tonali for over a year and has asked to be kept informed of developments regarding his transfer. Tonali himself is aware of Manchester City's interest, and although he is also interested in Tottenham's offer, he understands that he may face a difficult choice if Manchester City makes a formal bid.

After Manchester City completed the signing of England international Kalvin Phillips this week, they may accelerate their pursuit of Tonali—a scenario Newcastle also anticipates. Newcastle has already identified potential replacements.

To Newcastle's surprise, Tottenham Hotspur made the first move, with their bid of approximately £75 million being rejected last week. The two clubs have been in contact since, but Tottenham has not yet made a second offer.

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

Newcastle is expecting to receive approximately £100 million in transfer fees for Tonali and has made clear to Tonali's agent that they will not sell unless their price is met.

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