Arsenal are preparing a £70 million proposal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is a primary objective for the North London club, and he has expressed a strong interest in moving to the current Premier League champions. Newcastle officials are fully aware that the 28-year-old favors a transfer to Arsenal this summer.
Discussions regarding the potential move have picked up momentum recently, although it is uncertain if the £70 million offer will satisfy Newcastle’s asking price. Arsenal is focused on improving their roster with elite talent to build upon last year’s title success. Notably, the club recently opted against matching Chelsea’s £117 million deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, adhering to their own strict valuation limits. This firm stance on transfer fees will likely apply to the pursuit of Guimaraes as well.
Beyond the midfield, Arsenal is targeting defensive reinforcements and has inquired about Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, who serves as their top choice for the position. They have also monitored Como defender Jacobo Ramon, though his specific contract terms present significant obstacles. Meanwhile, the club continues to search for attacking options. While Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez is a preferred target, the high projected cost and the player’s preference for Barcelona make a deal challenging. Additionally, Arsenal has looked into the possibility of signing Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
