Andrea Berta will reportedly look to bring 27-year-old Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal in the summer transfer window amid his links with Barcelona.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Bruno Guimaraes is the subject of interest from Arsenal. Andrea Berta is the driving force behind the North London club’s bid to sign the Newcastle United midfield mainstay. The Brazilian international may cost around £60-70 million if the Magpies do not qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, a report by Football Espana has suggested that the South American midfielder is a target for Barcelona heading into the summer transfer window. While reinforcing the midfield unit is not a priority for the Blaugrana, that stance might change if a market opportunity presents itself. So, the Newcastle United midfielder is an option for the Catalan outfit.
Bruno Guimaraes and his impact at Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world since joining Newcastle United from Lyon in a deal worth around £40 million in January 2022. The 27-year-old took no time to make his mark at St. James’ Park, initially guiding the Tyneside outfit to safety from relegation in the Premier League before helping them clinch a top-four finish.
The Brazilian international has turned out nearly 150 times thus far for Newcastle United while chipping in with 20 goals and 24 assists. Meanwhile, the Newcastle United midfielder’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Arsenal and Barcelona are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Arsenal’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes is understandable. The Gunners are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. So, the Newcastle United mainstay has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal, with incoming sporting director Andrea Berta pushing for a deal.
As for Barcelona, reinforcing the midfield unit is not a priority for the Blaugrana, considering Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, and Dani Olmo are top-notch options. However, the Catalan giants are open to market opportunities, with Guimaraes being an option worth considering.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United will likely part ways with the Brazilian international for around £60-70 million if they fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the 27-year-old midfielder.