Arsenal HubArsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to finally land his long-term target Bruno Guimaraes, with the Gunners stepping up their pursuit of the Newcastle midfielder.
What's the latest on the transfer?
As of now, an intermediary bid worth approximately £45million for Guimaraes has already been rejected, with Newcastle maintaining their captain is 'not for sale'. However, reports in Brazil suggest that Guimaraes has a £60m release clause in his contract that can be activated this summer following Newcastle's failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Why is Guimaraes a key target for Arteta?
Mikel Arteta has long been an admirer of Guimaraes and will be hoping his latest attempt finally bears fruit. The 28-year-old has been on Arsenal's wishlist ever since Arteta took the reins at the Emirates Stadium in late 2019.
What are the alternatives for Arsenal?
Alternative possibilities include West Ham's Matheus Fernandes, Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, who is also drawing interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
| Player | Current Club |
|---|---|
| Bruno Guimaraes | Newcastle United |
| Matheus Fernandes | West Ham |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | Lille |
| Alex Scott | Bournemouth |
As the Gunners sit 1st in the Premier League with 85 points, 7 points clear of Manchester City, and unbeaten in their last 5 games, they will be looking to build on their recent success with a strong transfer window. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30, and they will be hoping to continue their good form with a strong squad for the new season. V. Gyökeres is currently the top scorer for Arsenal with 14 goals in 36 appearances, and the team has scored 71 goals this season, with a goal difference of +44.
