Arsenal will be looking at how they can further strengthen this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title and add more silverware to the trophy cabinet.
The Gunners ended a 22-year wait to be named English champions once again last season, but were also beaten in the Champions League and League Cup final.
Mikel Arteta's side have been linked with a host of names already this summer, with a potential big-money deal for Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers one of the most talked about transfer rumours so far.
Midfield is certainly a position the Gunners are expected to target for strengthening this summer as they look to go again and it sounds as though they are looking to do business with another one of their Premier League counterparts this summer.
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According to The Athletic, Arsenal have seen a verbal offer "worth less than £60million" for Newcastle United favourite Bruno Guimaraes turned away by the Magpies, with the north east outfit's current stance being that the Brazilian is not for sale.
It is yet to be seen if the Gunners increase their offer, but a report in the Athletic will allay some fans' fears that they could lose Guimaraes if Arsenal increase their offer to a certain amount.
The report states: "Contrary to claims in Brazil that Guimaraes has a release clause of around £60million ($79.3million), Newcastle deny that any exit trigger exists in his contract."
The Brazilian has been instrumental in Newcastle's rise back to being regular contenders for Champions League qualification since his arrival from Lyon in January 2022. Over the past four-and-a-half seasons, the 28-year-old has made 195 appearances, scoring 31 goals and registering 32 assists.
Newcastle have already seen one star depart this summer with Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona for £69million ahead of the World Cup and are not looking to sanction any further exits for their best players.
Guimaraes could be tempted by Arsenal offer
Bruno Guimaraes
Unlike the Alexander Isak situation last summer, Guimaraes doesn't seem like the type of character to go on strike amid transfer interest from a bigger club. However, a potential move to Arsenal does make sense.
It feels as though a new era is beginning at Newcastle this summer after the Magpies struggled to a disappointing 12th-place finish, having qualified for the Champions League in two of the previous three seasons. They also lifted the Carabao Cup in 2025.
Although Guimaraes will be considered a Magpies legend, the opportunity to play for the reigning Premier League champions and compete for the biggest titles could tempt the midfielder if the Gunners do return with an improved offer.
Currently though, the 28-year-old is starring for Brazil at the World Cup, having started all four of their games so far, recording four assists. Without a doubt, the midfielder's price tag will increase if his form at the tournament continues.
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