Arsenal are optimistic about getting Bruno Guimarães into Mikel Arteta’s squad for next season. Newcastle are planning to make a decision during the week.
Piero Hincapié, Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis have so far been Arsenal’s three big signings this summer. Now the plan is clear: a midfielder is going in.
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Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães is Arsenal’s main target, and the Brazilian himself is ready to move to the Premier League champions.
Already on July 9, transfer journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Arsenal have verbally agreed personal terms with Guimarães. He then wrote:
- Jacobs reported that Arsenal and Newcastle are in “advanced talks” about a deal. Arsenal are willing to pay £75 million for the Brazilian, and there has reportedly been “progress made in the verbal agreement”.
Decision on Friday – Newcastle demand £85 million
Jacobs has now come up with a fresh update. Arsenal are increasingly optimistic, and a final decision is expected on Friday – when the midfielder returns for pre-season.
Newcastle want £85 million for the 28-year-old.
Jacobs told talkSPORT:
One thing is certain: the next few days will be crucial. The question is whether Arsenal will get the dream signing – or if they will have to turn to other options.
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