Can Eddie Howe convince Guimaraes to stay at Newcastle?

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Eddie Howe has not said he can convince Bruno Guimaraes to stay at Newcastle.

Eddie Howe said he does not know what will happen with Bruno Guimaraes’ future, even though he has spoken with the midfielder several times and wants him to remain at St James’ Park. Arsenal are reportedly interested with a £70 million offer, and Guimaraes is due back at Newcastle on Friday after his holiday. Howe made clear that the future talks are not his alone, which means there is no confirmation that he can personally keep the 28-year-old at the club.
Howe said the future talks are not his decision alone

Howe said: “I don’t know what’s going to happen with Bruno’s future.” He added that the discussions are for “other people” and that he is “not part of” those conversations. That leaves his own influence uncertain, even though he has spoken with Guimaraes before, during and after the World Cup.
Newcastle want their captain to stay

Howe said Newcastle “do not want to lose our best players” and described Guimaraes as “the captain of our football club.” He also said everyone at the club “absolutely love him” and wants him to stay. That is a clear expression of the club’s position, but it is not the same as saying Howe can guarantee the outcome.
Arsenal’s interest has raised the pressure

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £70 million bid for the Brazil midfielder. Guimaraes is currently on holiday after Brazil’s last-16 exit at the World Cup and is scheduled to return to Newcastle on Friday before a pre-season camp in Spain. The timing means the situation remains open when he comes back to the club.
There is no sign yet of a final decision

Howe said there is “nothing to say Bruno won’t be back training with us.” That is hopeful, but it is not a firm commitment from the player or the club. On the available facts, Howe wants Guimaraes to stay, yet he has not said he can personally convince him to do so.

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