Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle UnitedEdit midfielder Bruno Guimaraes at the end of the season and could acquire him for around £80m, according to a report from 90 minutes.
The 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder has established himself as one of the best players in the first division and it is no surprise that top clubs are showing strong interest ahead of the summer window.
90 minutes claims that Arsenal are among those who want to sign Guimaraes at the end of the season as Mikel Arteta He seeks to further strengthen his team in search of the title.
The South American has a release clause worth £100m in his contract which can be activated before mid-June. However, the report says that Arsenal have been informed that there is a verbal agreement between Newcastle and the player to listen to offers worth at least £80m.
The Magpies are under pressure to sell one of their key players this summer to balance their books and ensure they comply with financial regulations, and Guimaraes appears to be the most likely to be sold.
However, Arsenal are not the only club interested, as 90min says. city of manchester And Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in the Brazilian international.
Guimaraes could like the Arsenal move
Arsenal need to bring in a quality central midfielder who can control the pace of the game and add more technical ability in the middle of the field. The South American would fit perfectly into his playing style and could form a quality pairing with Declan Rice.
Guimaraes has four goals and eight assists this season and would add some much-needed creativity from central areas if he completes his move to the Emirates Stadium.
A move to Arsenal would also be an exciting step in the player's career, as he will look to compete for major trophies. He has proven his worth in the Premier League with consistent performances and is certainly good enough to play for any team in the country.
Guimaraes is in his prime at the moment and could begin work at the north London club, but it remains to be seen if Arsenal are willing to pay at least £80m to agree a deal.
Arteta also needs to bring in a top striker and possibly a new left-back this summer, so Arsenal must be careful not to spend too much of their budget on a single player.
