Arsenal are preparing an £80 million bid for a key transfer target this summer, according to TeamTalk, as they ramp up their business in the market.
The Gunners have started to put the pieces into place for their first few arrivals of the window, after securing the Premier League title last season.
A move for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga appears to be close, while talks have been held to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as a squad option.
Beyond the pair, Arsenal are also looking at those who can make an immediate impact, and have set their sights on Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
After making an initial bid for the Brazilian, it appears as though the North London club are stepping up their efforts with another offer on the way.
Arsenal Prepare Another Bruno Guimaraes Bid
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Arsenal's initial £55 million bid for Guimaraes wasn't enough to tempt Newcastle into a deal, as the star enters the final two years of his contract.
Despite that rejected, the Gunners look set to ramp up their efforts to land the Brazilian, as TeamTalk claims an £80 million bid is soon on the way.
It's unclear whether that will be enough to tempt Newcastle, with no public valuation set on the 28-year-old while the club faces a battle to keep hold of him.
It looks like an increasingly tough prospect, however, as the report adds that Guimaraes has told the Magpies that he has no intention of signing a contract extension that would take his stay beyond the next two years.
That may prompt an exit while the star player, who has been described as "brilliant", is still able to maximise his value for the club on the transfer market.
It plays a key role behind Arsenal's pursuit of the midfielder, alongside deals elsewhere that could have a knock-on effect.
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Arsenal Impact From Sandro Tonali Deal
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Arsenal's move for Guimaraes has been accelerated in recent days, which could well be an impact from another Newcastle deal this summer.
Sandro Tonali continues to be linked with an exit from St. James' Park, as the Italian international has caught the eye of many top clubs in the market.
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Arsenal are preparing their first bid of the transfer window for a Premier League star, after already pushing to sign Bruno Guimaraes.
Tottenham are frontrunners to sign him, with a £100 million valuation set, which could have a major impact on whether Newcastle feel obliged to sell Guimaraes.
It means Arsenal could look to get a deal done before their rivals, to ensure they are able to land their top target to help improve the midfield ranks.