Arsenal are in advanced talks with Newcastle United over a deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes, according to talkSPORT.
The Gunners have made the Brazil international a top target for this window as they look to bolster their midfield following their Premier League title win, and talks have been ongoing behind the scenes for a number of weeks.
But with Guimaraes due to report back to training with the Magpies later this week, Arsenal have stepped up their interest in getting a deal done, and talks have progressed in recent days.
Arsenal Close in on Bruno Guimaraes Deal
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes smiles as he walks into St James' Parkvia Reuters
According to a report, Arsenal and Newcastle are now in advanced talks over a deal for Guimaraes.
The central midfielder, who has been described as 'elite', has told Newcastle chiefs that he would like to leave the club to push through a move to the champions, but the Magpies have been adamant that they would not be bullied into selling another star, after Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali both moved on earlier in the window.
Arsenal were initially confident they could get a deal done for around £60m, but it's now believed that talks have progressed and they are edging towards a verbal agreement worth in excess of £75m.
The 28-year-old midfielder has already agreed personal terms ahead of a switch to the Emirates Stadium, and now looks set to become the next big departure at St James' Park.
Arsenal are hopeful of striking a full agreement with Newcastle before the end of the week, with the player due to return to pre-season training before the month ends.