Arsenal have reportedly made their first transfer to signal Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, submitting a gap provide of €70 million for the Brazilian midfielder.
Mikel Arteta is seeking to bolster his midfield choices this summer time, and Guimaraes has been on Arsenal’s radar for a while. In response to Fichajes, the Gunners have now stepped up their pursuit with an official bid.
Nonetheless, Newcastle are in no rush to promote. The Magpies are decided to maintain their star midfielder at St. James’ Park, insisting they received’t half methods with him “at any value.” Their objective is to solidify themselves as a Champions League common, and Guimaraes is seen as a key a part of that plan.
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Arsenal exploring different choices to Newcastle United captain
Sverre Nypan of Rosenborg could possibly be headed to England to affix Arsenal. (Picture by Malcolm Mackenzie/ProSports/Shutterstock)
With a deal for Guimaraes wanting troublesome, Arsenal are additionally eyeing different midfield targets. Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Rosenborg’s Sverre Nypan are each on the membership’s radar as they put together for the doubtless departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
After Newcastle’s Carabao Cup remaining win over Liverpool, Guimaraes expressed his gratitude to the membership but additionally instructed {that a} transfer away could possibly be on the horizon. Whereas he stays dedicated to Newcastle for now, Arsenal’s curiosity might check the membership’s resolve within the coming months.
It’s all for these followers. They deserve every little thing,” the Brazil midfielder advised Sky Sports activities. “After I first got here right here I mentioned I wished to place my title within the membership’s historical past. We will now say we’re the champions once more. The followers deserve every little thing. This is without doubt one of the finest days of my life. I don’t have any phrases.
“It’s the most effective days of my life. For them [the fans] it’s just like the World Cup. Individuals have grown up and never seen us as champions. We’re right here to make historical past and I’m so blissful. My first yr as captain of this membership and it’s the most effective days. The workforce, the followers, the homeowners – we deserve this. That is unbelievable.”
Guimaraes added: “That is my second dwelling. From the relegation zone to the Champions League to now champions. I believe we’re making historical past. Some day once I go away this membership, I would like the followers to sing my title the best way they do to [Alan] Shearer.”