Arsenal close in on Bruno Guimarães deal
David Ornstein reports Arsenal are nearing total agreement with Newcastle United for Bruno Guimarães, with the 28-year-old awaiting permission for a medical before sealing his move.
Charlie Austin says signing Vinicius Junior could 'blow up' Arsenal's wage structure, with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka among those affected by a huge salary gap.
Newcastle United and Arsenal look set to agree a £75m deal for Bruno Guimarães, with the midfielder having made it clear he wanted the move to north London after rejected bids and protracted talks.
Jamie Carragher backs Manchester City to beat Arsenal to the title, saying Rodri could be decisive, despite the Gunners starting 2026-27 as reigning champions.
Arsenal are expected to return with an improved bid for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with Villa braced after rejecting an opening offer below their £60m valuation.
Arsenal could learn within 24 hours whether a move for Vinicius Junior is likely to progress, with the winger due for crunch contract talks with Real Madrid amid reports of growing optimism at the club.
Arsenal are monitoring Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo after his 8 goals and 6 assists last season, but face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool.
Arsenal are looking at other midfield options alongside Bruno Guimarães, with an £80m target emerging as a possible option.
Jamie Carragher said Bruno Guimaraes' £75m arrival could mean 'the end' for Martin Zubimendi at Arsenal, while raising doubts over how Arteta will shape his midfield.
Arsenal are prepared to offer Vinicius Junior a record-breaking Premier League salary as they pursue a move for the Real Madrid forward.
Arsenal are pushing to sign another £100m attacking talent this summer, with the player described as outperforming Vinicius Jr and appearing open to the move.
Vinícius says Mourinho wants him 'happy, cheerful and playing my football' at Real Madrid, as Arsenal monitor the winger's contract talks with one year left on his deal.
Arsenal have decided not to sell Myles Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United, despite reported £60m interest, with Mikel Arteta viewing the 19-year-old as key to his plans.
RB Leipzig are in advanced talks with Arsenal over Ethan Nwaneri in a deal worth €35m-€40m, with the Gunners considering a buy-back clause to protect their interests.
Bruno Guimarães could have his favoured No39 at Arsenal, with the shirt described as holding a special connection for the midfielder.
