Arsenal Prepare £70m Bid for Bruno Guimarães

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, with the London club readying a bid in the region of £70 million, according to BBC journalist Sammy Mokbel. The Brazilian is one of Mikel Arteta’s top transfer targets this summer. Sources indicate that Guimarães is keen on the move to the Emirates, and Newcastle have been made aware of their captain’s desire to leave. Negotiations between the clubs have intensified in recent days, though it remains to be seen whether Arsenal’s offer will meet Newcastle’s valuation. The Magpies are in no rush to part with one of their key players. Arsenal are keen to strengthen their squad after winning the Premier League title, but the club’s transfer policy remains disciplined — they are unwilling to overpay even for elite talent. Earlier this window, they refused to raise their bid for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who later joined Chelsea for £117 million.