Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

What the report says

Nile Post, citing BBC Sport, reports that Arsenal are preparing a £70 million offer for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with discussions over a possible summer transfer said to be continuing. The report describes the Brazil midfielder as a priority target for Arsenal and says Newcastle are aware that the 28-year-old would prefer a move to the north London club.

According to the report, talks have moved forward in recent days, but it is not yet clear whether Arsenal’s planned bid will satisfy Newcastle’s valuation. Arsenal are described as determined to add high-level players after their title-winning season, while also maintaining a strict view of what they are willing to pay for targets.

The article places the Guimaraes pursuit within Arsenal’s wider transfer planning. It says the club previously targeted Morgan Rogers before he joined Chelsea for £117 million, with Arsenal declining to match that fee after valuing the player at £80 million. Nile Post also reports that Arsenal have interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, described as their leading defensive target, and have considered Como defender Jacobo Ramon, though contract clauses are said to complicate that possibility.

In attack, the report says Arsenal remain active after missing out on Rogers. Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is described as a preferred but difficult target, due to the player’s reported interest in Barcelona and the potential cost. Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is also listed as a player Arsenal have explored. The central issue is whether Arsenal can secure Guimaraes without exceeding their internal valuation.