Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season
Arsenal have bolstered their midfield ranks with the marquee acquisition of Brazilian international Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The combative enforcer has penned a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium and arrives with a fierce determination to cement his legacy in north London.
Arsenal supporters will have to wait a little longer for the official unveiling of Bruno Guimaraes after his £75 million move from Newcastle United hit a late snag. Despite the midfielder already joining up with his new team-mates for pre-season training, administrative issues have pushed back the final announcement.
Newcastle have agreed to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal in a £75 million deal. The Brazilian midfielder forced the move after emotionally informing the club hierarchy that he no longer wanted to play on Tyneside.
Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has called on the club to continue their ambitious recruitment drive, insisting that the Gunners must land elite talent like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior to maintain their domestic dominance. The Italian defender believes that bringing in players of the highest calibre is the only way for the Gunners to improve upon their historic previous campaign.
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has delivered a chilling warning to the St James' Park faithful, suggesting that the club could be spiralling toward a relegation battle. Following a summer of absolute turmoil that saw manager Eddie Howe resign and the squad’s core ripped out, the Irishman believes the current state of the club is enough to justify the fans' deepest anxieties.
Arsenal have taken a massive step toward reinforcing their title-winning squad after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days to finalise a move that has left some former stars questioning the logic behind the deal.
Mikel Arteta remained coy when questioned about Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes following a pre-season clash in Dublin. With reports circulating that a massive £75 million deal has been struck between the two Premier League rivals, the Gunners boss faced the media to address the speculation surrounding the Brazilian midfielder.
Mikael Silvestre believes Arsenal would be the ideal destination for Bruno Guimaraes after Newcastle rejected the Gunners' opening bid. The former defender insists the Brazilian midfielder offers more dynamism than Martin Zubimendi as Mikel Arteta seeks to retain the Premier League title.
Arsenal have taken a significant step toward retaining their Premier League crown after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is now expected to undergo a medical shortly to finalise a move that has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer transfer window.
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a blockbuster £75m move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta looks to cement the club's domestic dominance. However, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the arrival of the Brazilian midfielder will have significant casualties within the current Gunners squad.
Newcastle have officially identified Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as their absolute priority to replace Arsenal-bound captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer. The Magpies have already opened preliminary discussions for the highly-rated Germany international, although they face a staggering €120 million asking price.
Jack Wilshere believes Arsenal would be sending a massive "statement" to the rest of the Premier League if they successfully land both Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior. The former Gunners midfielder insists that pursuing such high-calibre talent proves Mikel Arteta is not resting on his laurels after last season's title success.
Arsenal have seen their opening approach for Bruno Guimaraes firmly rejected by Newcastle, according to reports. The Premier League champions are eager to bring the Brazilian international to the Emirates Stadium to bolster Mikel Arteta's midfield, but the Magpies remain determined to keep hold of their captain despite growing pressure from the player.
Bruno Guimaraes is ramping up the pressure on Newcastle United to sanction his high-profile transfer to Arsenal this summer. The Brazilian midfielder is travelling to the club's pre-season training camp in Spain with the sole intention of submitting a formal transfer request and holding showdown talks with newly appointed manager Matthias Jaissle to force his exit.
