Arsenal have opened talks with Newcastle United to sign Bruno Guimaraes, according to The Times.
Fresh from winning the Premier League title, the North London outfit are determined to strengthen further as they chase both domestic and European success.
Arsenal are willing to offer £60 million to sign the 28-year-old.
Guimaraes has already made it clear to Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions this summer.
Newcastle will reportedly have a decision to make if Arsenal formally offer around £75m.
Arsenal could make a big move for Guimaraes
The Magpies have absolutely no desire to lose their captain, particularly after already seeing Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon leave the club.
Having said that, they will be desperate to avoid another drawn-out transfer saga similar to the one involving Alexander Isak.
Guimaraes has become the heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield, and losing him would undoubtedly leave a huge void both on and off the pitch.
If the player pushes for a move and Arsenal arrive with a £75 million offer, keeping him could become almost impossible.
The Brazilian would add proven quality, experience and leadership to an Arsenal squad already packed with elite talent.
While he may not offer significant resale value at 28, he has all the attributes to keep Arsenal competing for the biggest trophies over the next three to four seasons.
The Brazilian enjoyed a standout 2025/26 campaign with 15 goal contributions in the top-flight.
His arrival would not only ease the burden on Declan Rice but could also create one of the strongest midfield partnerships in Europe.
The Gunners may have missed out on Morgan Rogers, but that disappointment has left them with the financial flexibility to launch a serious move for Guimaraes.
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