Arsenal step up attacking search after Bruno Guimaraes arrival
Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a fresh move for Martin Zubimendi, with Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival said to have cast doubt over his Arsenal future.
Bruno Guimaraes told Arsenal fans he is ‘ready to give everything’ after joining, promising to work hard and ‘fight for this badge every single day’.
Arsenal’s surprise interest in Cristian Romero is said to be driven by his link with Gabriel Heinze, though Tottenham would rather sell the defender abroad.
Didi Hamann says new Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes is not yet 'top class' and must prove it, despite his goals, assists and adventurous midfield play for Newcastle.
Arsenal are interested in Leicester teenager Louis Page, but Manchester United are leading talks. Michael Owen also says Marcus Rashford would make sense as Arsenal's left-sided option.
Arsenal’s £75m Bruno Guimaraes signing deepens Arteta’s squad but leaves fierce competition for places, with unhappy players and exits a possible consequence.
Arsenal remain in the market for another elite wide forward after refreshing their attack this summer.
Borussia Dortmund will be without Anton, Kobel and Ryerson for Sunday’s friendly at Arsenal, while 17-year-old Kaua Prates could make his debut.
Arsenal have been urged to consider Kaoru Mitoma after missing out on Vinicius Junior, though Bradley Barcola remains a key left-wing target amid Liverpool interest.
Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund on Sunday at 2pm BST. Odegaard could make a cameo, while Saka, Rice, Raya, Eze and Zubimendi remain unavailable.
Arsenal have had a Galatasaray approach for Gabriel Martinelli but are unlikely to entertain it unless they line up a replacement, with Arteta expecting more transfer movement.
Bruno Guimaraes will wear No.39 at Arsenal, the number linked to his father’s taxi in Brazil, which he says tells ‘a story more beautiful than words can say’.
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle said Bruno Guimaraes’ move to Arsenal had already been agreed before he arrived, admitting he could not change the midfielder’s mind.
Arsenal have made Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz their top left-wing target after missing out on Vinicius Junior, but Juventus would want well over €100m to negotiate.
Tottenham have decided not to sell Cristian Romero to Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano says, with Atletico Madrid in active talks and preparing a second bid closer to €40m.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to test Atletico Madrid with a player-plus-cash bid for Julian Alvarez, with Viktor Gyokeres potentially included in the deal.
Real Madrid are said to have agreed to loan Endrick to a Premier League club. Arsenal have enquired about the Brazilian as they look beyond Vinicius Junior.
