There have been rumours that Mikel Arteta could be sacked unless he wins the Champions League. On the contrary, the signals now are that the Arsenal owners intend to build their project also in the future around the Spanish manager, regardless of how things go in the final rounds.
After Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at home at the Emirates Stadium against PSV, Arsenal are through to the quarter-finals against Real Madrid, who sent city rivals Atlético Madrid out on penalties.
The chances of Arsenal catching up with Liverpool in the Premier League seem slim, as it looks now set for a third second place in a row. – Next year there will be a trophy! – And this summer quality players will be bought with both henna.
Arsenal have already made an offer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. – New sporting director Andrea Berta is said to have added the Brazilian star to the buy list where you can already find Swedish goal machine Alexander Isak.
Bruno Guimaraes could be available for a bargain price of 72 million euros, reports AS. The Magpies have already agreed to let the 27-year-old move on for that sum if they fail to reach Champions League qualification. Given that he is worth 80 million according to Transfermarkt, it is a surprisingly low price.
There is no guarantee that the former Lyon star will accept Arsenal’s offer. He sees Newcastle as “his second home” and is very fond of the club. He also wants to win a trophy before he leaves – something he can actually do on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Arsenal can afford Bruno and Isak
Berta, who will fill the vacant role of sporting director at Arsenal, are pursuing this special deal and are already working tirelessly to get new additions. Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is already close to a move to North London.
Bruno Guimaraes, meanwhile, is a player Berta tried to sign three times during his tenure as director of Atletico Madrid. – Arsenal are also associated with a move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, but the Swedish international is likely to prove difficult to land. Geordies will require just over 100 million euros. There have even been some who believe they would demand a Premier League record of over €150 million for the 25-year-old.
AS claim that the Gunners have “the budget to sign both players”, but that landing Isak will be their absolute priority ahead of Bruno.
