Arsenal haven’t any plans to make summer time transfer for long-term midfield goal

Arsenal have determined that they won’t make a summer time transfer for one in every of their long-term midfield targets, with plans to go for his teammates as a substitute.

It guarantees to be a really busy summer time switch window for Arsenal, who’re persevering with the undertaking that Mikel Arteta has been constructing lately. The thought is for at the very least two main signings to reach, with one being a brand new midfielder and the opposite being a much-needed new quantity 9.

The midfielder that arrived might have been Bruno Guimaraes, whom Arsenal have been following lately. The Newcastle United captain has been a standout performer for Eddie Howe’s aspect within the Premier League since his arrival from Lyon, and The Gunners had been eyeing an enormous transfer for him, though it seems like they won’t be going for it this summer time.

Arsenal prioritising Alexander Isak over Bruno Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes in motion for Newcastle (Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Photos)

As reported by TEAMtalk, Arsenal have determined that they won’t transfer for Guimaraes in the summertime – regardless of experiences that he could possibly be out there for as little as £60m if Newcastle fail to qualify for the Champions League. As a substitute, the plan is to pool funds collectively to make a big-money supply for the Brazilian’s membership teammate, Alexander Isak.

Arsenal are one of many main candidates to signal Isak this summer time, ought to he grow to be out there. They view him as being a much-needed addition at centre ahead, the place Arteta’s aspect have struggled over the past couple of years particularly.

Newcastle are clear that Isak just isn’t on the market this summer time, however the will of the participant might give a possibility to Arsenal – and it’s one which they might not wish to move up. Will probably be very fascinating to see whether or not a deal will be accomplished.