Arsenal Nearing Bruno Guimaraes Transfer Deal

Arsenal Football Club is understood to be nearing an agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The north London club has been pursuing the player throughout the summer and is now expressing confidence that a deal will be concluded. This pursuit has been described as a lengthy process.

Sources at Newcastle have consistently stated that no official club-to-club discussions have taken place and that they have not received any formal approach. Arsenal's negotiations have primarily involved intermediaries who had previously indicated that a transfer might be achievable.

Read Next in Barnet Press2 min read

London sees first rain in weeks amid drought

The capital experienced its longest dry spell in over a month, with a hosepipe ban in effect.

Potential Transfer Fee

While Newcastle United had initially sought a fee comparable to Sandro Tonali's move to Tottenham, which was reported at an initial £92 million, it is now understood that a transfer in the range of £75 million to £80 million is close to being finalised. Arsenal views the 28-year-old Guimaraes as their primary midfield target.

The player himself is reportedly keen on a move to Arsenal. Reports suggest that the recent departure of Eddie Howe as manager from Newcastle has not altered Guimaraes' desire to leave the club. Guimaraes had a strong relationship with Howe, having previously described him as 'the best European coach I’ve had'.

Related Borough Coverage2 min read

Gomez Injury Blow for Liverpool Ahead of Leeds Friendly

Defender Joe Gomez faces a month out with a muscle problem, while Jeremy Jacquet nears debut.

It has been suggested that Howe's decision to leave Newcastle may have been influenced by the prospect of losing Guimaraes, in addition to other player movements. Howe himself had commented on Guimaraes earlier in the summer, stating that their conversations were private but that he was a 'great player, a great person'.

Next Steps

Guimaraes is scheduled to report for Newcastle's pre-season training on Friday and is expected to join their training camp. The speed at which the transfer accelerates may depend on whether Guimaraes joins the camp as planned and how he communicates his wish to depart to Newcastle's hierarchy. Arsenal has yet to submit their latest formal offer, and Newcastle maintains its position that no official contact has been made.