Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.
Arsenal are engaged in formal talks with Newcastle United to sign midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The 28-year-old Brazilian captain has expressed interest in joining the Premier League champions. While Arsenal had previously made a £70m bid through intermediaries, Newcastle reportedly rejected this offer. It is anticipated that Arsenal will submit a stronger bid.
However, no definitive agreement has been reached yet. BBC Sport previously reported that Arsenal needed to boost their initial bid. Guimaraes, who recently traveled to Spain for Newcastle's pre-season training camp, has been a target for Arsenal since their successful Premier League campaign last season. Manager Mikel Arteta revealed that the club is actively pursuing ambitious targets to strengthen their squad.
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