Bruno Guimaraes failed to arrive at La Manga to meet up with his Newcastle United team-mates at their pre-season training base as planned on Sunday night.
However, Sky Sports News understands the Newcastle captain is still expected to travel and meet up with the group, and he is on his way. The club are fairly relaxed about the situation.
Guimaraes told Newcastle bosses last month he wanted to move to Arsenal.
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New boss Matthias Jaissle – who is set to replace Eddie Howe – is at La Manga with his new squad and wants to meet the captain.
What is the latest on Guimaraes’ future at Newcastle?
Newcastle remain braced for Arsenal to make a formal approach for captain Guimaraes.
The Gunners have been exploring the conditions of a deal through intermediaries over the past few weeks.
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There has still been no club-to-club contact at this stage despite reports to the contrary, which have left Newcastle puzzled.
The midfielder has told Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions if they make an acceptable offer.
Newcastle want their captain to stay. The Brazil international has two years left on his contract, which includes a club-held option for an additional year.
More to follow.
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