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Will he succeed?

Arsenal have reportedly opened direct negotiations with Newcastle regarding a potential deal for wantaway midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The 28-year-old Brazil international has informed the Magpies hierarchy of his desire to join the Premier League champions ahead of the new campaign.

Manchester United appear to hold an early advantage over Arsenal in the race to sign Manu Kone, with the Roma and France midfielder eyeing a step up and eager to test himself in the Premier League following an emotional World Cup exit.

Arsenal are expected to see movement on the striker front this summer, with Jeremie Aliadiere admitting to GOAL that it is “not a secret” that Gabriel Jesus is likely to depart. If the Brazil international is offloaded, then funds and squad space will be freed up for reinforcements. The Gunners continue to be heavily linked with Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.