Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães, with manager Mikel Arteta personally leading the push to bring the Brazilian midfielder to the Emirates this summer.
The Gunners are preparing an improved offer after previous bids in the region of £55-65 million were turned down by Newcastle, who remain adamant that one of their most influential players is not for sale.
Softfootball understands that Personal terms are not expected to present any obstacles should the clubs reach an agreement. Guimarães’ representatives, Giuliano Bertolucci, Kia Joorabchian and Alexis Malavolta, are handling negotiations as Arsenal continue exploring every possible avenue to complete the deal.
The 28-year-old has become a cornerstone of Newcastle’s midfield since joining from Lyon in January 2022 and remains under contract until 2028. His leadership, technical quality and relentless work rate have made him indispensable at St James’ Park.
Arteta believes Guimarães would add elite ball progression, defensive intensity and creativity to Arsenal’s midfield as the Premier League champions continue strengthening their squad ahead of the new campaign.
However, convincing Newcastle to part with their captain remains the biggest hurdle, with the Magpies determined to resist Arsenal’s advances unless an extraordinary offer changes their stance. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days as Arsenal test Newcastle’s resolve.
