Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal for Bruno Guimaraes after Newcastle United reportedly agreed terms for the Brazilian midfielder in a transfer worth around £80m. The Premier League champions saw an initial offer rejected before negotiations advanced significantly, with the two clubs now believed to be in agreement over a fee.
The move would represent a major statement of intent from Mikel Arteta as Arsenal look to defend their title, and it continues a difficult summer for Newcastle, who have already seen Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali depart the club.
Guimaraes, who turns 29 this season, is renowned for his versatility and could be deployed in multiple midfield roles at the Emirates. He is capable of operating as a deep-lying No 6 alongside Declan Rice pushing forward, or as a more advanced No 8 with Martin Zubimendi or Myles Lewis-Skelly anchoring behind him. Arteta has previously spoken of wanting to