Arsenal are edging closer to signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to Daily Mail journalist Isaan Khan.
The Gunners have been constantly linked with the Brazil international, and there is now an agreement in principle to sign him for £77 million plus add-ons.
A deal is edging closer, and Khan claims that the next 48 hours could be crucial.
Arsenal have also reserved a date for Guimaraes’ possible medical at London Colney next week.
The Gunners have been determined to land a marquee midfielder this summer.
Guimaraes revealed his desire to leave the Magpies earlier last month, and Arsenal are now on the cusp of landing his signature.
Multiple Newcastle-based sources have said that no progress has been made, but we believe a transfer is nearing completion.
Manager Eddie Howe’s recent exit from the Magpies is probably a big hint that Guimaraes could be on his way out soon.
Howe was frustrated with several high-profile exits over the past year and believes Guimaraes will head for the exit door.
Guimaraes has seen the likes of Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali depart Newcastle, and may want to move on as well.
He has the opportunity to win silverware under Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, while the Magpies go through another lengthy transition.
Personal terms have already been agreed with the midfielder, and it appears a matter of time before he makes the switch to Arsenal.
Guimaraes looks poised to become Arsenal’s fourth senior signing of the summer after Piero Hincapie, Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier.
There should be more arrivals after Guimaraes. A marquee left winger could be signed. Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior remains the prime target.