Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has expressed his desire to join Arsenal, directly telling his manager Eddie Howe about his wish to make the move. The Brazil international has been a standout player at St James' Park, but it appears he could be the next big name to leave the club.
Guimaraes' potential departure comes after Newcastle sold Alexander Isak last year and lost Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer. The 28-year-old is keen to get a move to the Emirates Stadium wrapped up quickly, preferably before pre-season.
Arsenal are internally discussing making a new offer for Guimaraes, who has been a top target for the club in midfield. The Premier League champions have had two previous offers rejected for the former Lyon player.
Newcastle will likely be eager to keep Guimaraes, but sources suggest Arsenal are cautiously optimistic about a deal being done at around £75-80m. If Guimaraes continues to push for a move, it may be difficult for Newcastle to persuade him to stay.
Guimaraes' potential addition to Arsenal's midfield has raised questions about the team's current squad dynamics. The club already has several midfielders, including Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino.
However, Rice and Zubimendi may require more rest next season after playing significant amounts of football in the previous campaign. This could create a clear role for Guimaraes, who can offer more quality on the ball and give Arsenal a new dimension going forward.
