Arsenal closing in on deal for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign Newcastle United’s midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Reports suggest that the deal could be valued at approximately £80m, including potential add-ons.
The Brazil international has been a player of interest to Arsenal throughout the summer. The club is said to be increasingly confident about securing his transfer.
Multiple sources indicate a growing expectation that Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer. The midfielder has reportedly expressed his desire to move to the Premier League champions.
Guimaraes has scored 31 goals in 195 appearances for Newcastle since joining the club in 2022. He is expected to return to Newcastle training in the coming days.
While Arsenal made a bid of £70m earlier this month, they will need to increase this offer to sign Guimaraes. However, sources insist that a new proposal has not yet been submitted.
Newcastle maintains that formal club-to-club discussions regarding Guimaraes’ potential move to north London have not taken place. Despite this, Arsenal aims to finalise a deal in the near future.
Transfer Market Activity
The potential transfer of Guimaraes comes as Newcastle faces the departure of other key players. Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham, and Anthony Gordon has moved to Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe stepped down as Newcastle head coach on Thursday after five years. Matthias Jaissle, manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, is anticipated to be appointed as his successor.
In other transfer news, Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for left-back Lewis Hall. Atletico Madrid have also renewed their interest in Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
Marcus Rashford has reportedly shown no interest in joining Roma this summer, despite growing speculation about his future. Arsenal and Liverpool have been offered the opportunity to sign Sporting wing-back Maxi Araujo.
Talks between Manchester City and Lille are reportedly reaching a crucial stage over the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. Manchester City has also made an offer of around £1.8m for Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
Newcastle United is also pursuing a move for Sporting Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. Additionally, Senne Lammens reportedly cut short his holiday to return early to pre-season training with Manchester United.
Porto has shown interest in Tottenham left wing-back Souza. In the EFL, Leicester City has enquired about a loan move for Brighton winger Tommy Watson.
Middlesbrough and Burnley are poised to miss out on signing Emmanuel Latte Lath, who is reportedly close to a move to Union Berlin. Amanda Staveley is reportedly close to acquiring a stake in West Ham United.
FIFA Leadership Discussions
Discussions have also emerged regarding the leadership of FIFA. European football leaders have reportedly attempted to position Nasser Al-Khelaifi as a challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Gianni Infantino’s continued leadership of FIFA was questioned by federations during meetings. During these meetings, UEFA and Concacaf rejected his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.
In Scottish football, Bologna chiefs are reportedly set to meet with Lewis Ferguson to discuss his future amid interest from Rangers. Rangers are no longer pursuing a deal for Tromso playmaker Jens Hjerto-Dahl.
Rangers could potentially offload winger Nedim Bajrami to Saudi Arabian side Al Taawoun. St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has been cited by the SFA.
Source: skysports.com
