The pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes by Arsenal has sparked confusion, with some sources describing the Gunners' transfer strategy as "very odd".
According to reports, Arsenal has yet to make any direct contact with Newcastle regarding a potential deal for Guimaraes, instead relying on intermediaries to facilitate discussions. This lack of direct communication has raised eyebrows, given the importance of Guimaraes to Newcastle United.
Despite the apparent lack of contact, it's been revealed that Arsenal has submitted two bids for Guimaraes, which were subsequently rejected by Newcastle. This suggests that there has indeed been some level of communication between the two clubs, albeit through intermediaries.
The situation is not entirely unusual in the world of transfer business, where direct and formal contacts often take place later in the process. Nevertheless, the use of intermediaries in this instance has raised questions about the effectiveness of Arsenal's transfer strategy.
