Arsenal's £65m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes could seal deal
The Gunners have already seen a £55m offer rejected but a higher fee might tempt the Magpies into selling the Brazil international.
Arsenal are pushing to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer and believe an offer of £65 million would be enough to get the deal over the line. The latest news from north London suggests the club have already made contact with the player's representatives and tabled an initial £55 million bid, which was promptly turned down by the Magpies.
Guimaraes, 28, has been a standout performer for Newcastle since his arrival and has also caught the eye during Brazil's current World Cup campaign. His displays in the centre of the park have drawn widespread praise, and Arsenal see him as the missing piece in their midfield engine room. The Premier League champions are eager to strengthen further and believe the Brazilian's arrival would add steel and creativity in equal measure.
According to reports, the interest from Arsenal has turned Guimaraes's head. The midfielder is now said to be considering his future at St James' Park, with fears that he could push for a move in the same way that teammate Alexander Isak has done. Newcastle, for their part, are unwilling to lose a key asset but may find it difficult to resist a bid in the region of £65 million.
Player's head turned by Arsenal interest
The Brazilian has been outstanding in the World Cup, providing crucial assists for his country. At the peak of his career, he may see this as his final opportunity to join a club of Arsenal's stature. The Gunners can offer Champions League football and a genuine shot at silverware, whereas Newcastle are not currently in a position to compete for the biggest trophies.
Arsenal's financial firepower means they can afford to meet the asking price. It is understood that an improved offer of £65 million would be sufficient to convince Newcastle to sell. The ball is now in the player's court, though he remains fully focused on his national team duties for now.
Once the World Cup concludes, Guimaraes is expected to sit down and sort out his future. The prospect of lining up alongside the likes of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice in an Arsenal shirt is believed to be a tempting one. For Newcastle, losing such a influential figure would be a blow, but the potential fee could allow them to reinvest in the squad.
The summer transfer window is shaping up to be a busy one, and this saga could be one of the most talked-about moves. Arsenal supporters will be watching closely as the club push to land one of the Premier League's most accomplished midfielders.