Arsenal have officially completed the blockbuster signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million. The Brazilian maestro arrives at the Emirates to join a star-studded midfield, but his arrival has been marked by a light-hearted exchange as he buries the hatchet with Declan Rice.
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.
