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24 Jul 2026 03:22-04:00
Arsenal are preparing to test Newcastle United's resolve with a £70 million offer for Bruno Guimaraes despite the Magpies' insistence that their captain is not for sale. The Brazil international is understood to want the move, with talks expected to gather pace.
Arsenal make their move
Arsenal are preparing to submit a £70 million bid for Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his midfield this summer, according toThe Sun. The Gunners haveidentified the Brazil international as their priority target, but Newcastle remain determined to keep hold of their skipper despite growing interest. The move would represent Arsenal's biggest statement of the window as they attempt to prise one of the Premier League's leading midfielders away from St James' Park.
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Guimaraes wants Emirates switch
Arsenal are ready to test Newcastle's resolve after earlier discussions through intermediaries indicated they were prepared to offer around £60m. The Gunners have now increased that figure, while Guimaraes has informed Newcastle of his desire to move to the Emirates. With the player's position now clear, talks are expected to accelerate this week as Arsenal push to complete one of the summer's biggest transfers.
Busy plans beyond midfield
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More business to come
The Sun also claims that Arsenal are still aiming to recruit a defender, midfielder and forward before the transfer window closes.Ezri Konsa is among the defensive targets afterWilliam Saliba suffered a back injury that is expected to keep him out for several months, while free agent John Stones is also being considered. Further forward,Julian Alvarez remains admired despite Atletico Madrid insisting he is not for sale, andBradley Barcola is another option, although Liverpool are currently favourites to sign the Paris Saint-Germain winger.