On Sunday, Martin Ødegaard and Norway will face the best football nation in history, Brazil. The stage is set for the round of 8, where Ståle Solbakken in his speech to the players after the win against Ivory Coast concluded with: “And wait, Carlo Ancelotti, we are coming for you.” It will be a terrific match, where an interesting bet on the transfer market makes the meeting between Martin Ødegaard and Bruno Guimaraes extra interesting.
Because according to Football-Insider’s sources , Arsenal are working on manoeuvring their way to the signing of Newcastle’s midfield general.
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The 28-year-old remains a crucial part of Eddie Howe’s plans and the Magpies are reluctant to see him leave, but growing interest from rivals could force a sale. Arsenal is the club that has the most punch in their interest. The London club have reportedly had an initial bid for Guimaraes rejected by Newcastle, but do not take this as a definitive no, it is reported.
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Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown has recorded through his network that Arsenal were allegedly encouraged to chase Guimarães signing after contact with the player’s representatives: “Arsenal quickly rejected that enquiry about Bruno (£55 million bid), it is obvious that Newcastle were never going to sell him for £55 million or whatever sum was discussed there. I don’t think Arsenal’s interest will disappear. It will intensify. There have obviously been disagreements about whether or not he is a buyout clause in his deal at St. James’s Park right now as well.”
We are paying extra close attention to Bruno Guimaraes vs. Martin Ødegaard this Sunday.
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