Arsenal are reportedly moving closer to signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move away from St James' Park, with the Gunners seen as the most likely destination.
Further Talks Planned
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal are expected to make an offer exceeding £70 million for Guimaraes in the coming weeks. The Gunners will conduct further negotiations with Newcastle within the next few days, having already reached personal terms with the player.
Two Conditions for the Deal
The resolution of Guimaraes' future hinges on two conditions: whether Newcastle approves his departure and what valuation they place on the midfielder. Reports that Arsenal had lodged a bid over £80 million were denied by ChronicleLive, which also reported that the Gunners would be unwilling to meet an £80 million asking price.
Eddie Howe's Comments
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe spoke about the speculation surrounding Guimaraes. "I have spoken to him normally as I would do," Howe told ChronicleLive. "Bruno is a fantastic person and we had some really good conversations before and during the World Cup and after the World Cup. What we speak about has to remain private. He is a great player and a great person." Howe added: "Look I don't know what is going to happen with Bruno's future, that is for other people to speculate about. But also conversations that I'm not part of."
