Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has reached a critical stage, with the Gunners confident of securing a deal.
The 28-year-old Brazil international has been a long-time target for Mikel Arteta's side, and the club has invested heavily in strengthening its midfield in recent summer transfer windows.
With the likes of Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard already at the club, Arteta is keen to build from a position of strength following last season's Premier League title-winning campaign.
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Bruno's Newcastle teammate, Sandro Tonali, but the priority appears to be securing Guimaraes, who has impressed for Brazil at the World Cup.
The Gunners believe they can land their man with a £65million offer, which is reportedly higher than the £60m release clause in Bruno's current contract.
Newcastle have dismissed the suggestion that their skipper is available for a set fee, and the club has made it clear that it will only sell players on its terms this summer.
Arsenal have held talks with intermediaries where a price of £45m was suggested for Tonali, but this was swiftly dismissed as Newcastle are not interested in losing a key player.
Newcastle's CEO, David Hopkinson, has previously stated that the club will maximise the opportunity presented by any potential sale, as seen in the case of Alexander Isak last year.
The Gunners' pursuit of Guimaraes is believed to be the priority, and a successful deal could provide a significant boost to Arteta's squad ahead of the new season.
