According to reports, Arsenal are preparing to make an ‘approach’ to Newcastle United over signing Bruno Guimaraes this summer.
Arsenal lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 Champions League final, but they are also coming off winning their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Therefore, the Gunners are in a strong position heading into next season, but they are going to strengthen further this summer and could make marquee signings in various positions.
In recent months, it has been widely reported that one of their priorities will be to upgrade their attack with a winger and/or striker, but they could also add a new midfielder to their squad.
Arsenal have been linked with a wide array of options, and long-term target Guimaraes is now reportedly back on their radar.
The Gunners targeted Guimaraes before he joined Newcastle and he has developed into one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders in recent years.
Guimaraes was one of Newcastle’s top performers in a disappointing 2025/26 campaign, and his future is in doubt partly because he is only under contract until 2028.
It has also been suggested that more Newcastle key stars could leave after Barcelona newbie Anthony Gordon to balance the books, with Guimaraes among those who could attract sizable bids.
Reports have indicated that Guimaraes could cost around £60m this summer, and [journalist Craig Hope, a Newcastle reporter for The Daily Mail, claims](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15930235/Arsenal-holds-talks-Bruno-Guimaraes-representatives-Mikel-Arteta-eyes-Newcastle-star-ahead-Premier-League-title-defence.html) Arsenal have ‘held talks’ with the player’s representatives to discuss a move tot he Emirates.
Newcastle are now said to be ‘braced for an approach’ from Arsenal for Guimaraes, who could join with Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers.
The report claims:
> ‘Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield ahead of the club’s title defence and they have identified Guimaraes, currently on duty at the World Cup, as one of their targets. The 28-year-old is one of a handful of options Arsenal are monitoring as they consider whether to submit a formal offer.
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> ‘The Gunners are also targeting additions in attack and are keen on Morgan Rogers, though Aston Villa are demanding more than £100million for the England international.’
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> More to follow…