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Arsenal are ready to make their move for Bruno Guimaraes after receiving all the encouragement they needed from the Brazilian’s camp, according to TEAMtalk.
The Gunners are understood to be prioritising the Brazilian star ahead of his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali, who they have also spoken to.
Arsenal have long admired Guimaraes and are now preparing to test Newcastle’s resolve after being informed the midfielder is not looking to commit his future to the Magpies by signing a new contract.
Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal have held extensive discussions with Guimaraes’ representatives in recent weeks, and those conversations have left them increasingly confident that a deal could be possible if an agreement can be reached with Newcastle.
The Gunners have now decided to focus their efforts on Guimaraes rather than Tonali, despite both Newcastle midfielders being discussed internally as potential marquee additions this summer.
Now reports suggest Arsenal have already submitted an offer worth less than £60million have been firmly dismissed by Newcastle sources.
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However, Arsenal are now working towards making an offer in the region of £80million. Whether that will be enough is another matter entirely.
Newcastle are refusing to place a public valuation on Guimaraes and remain adamant they have no desire to sell one of the club’s most influential players.
Privately, there is a belief that any realistic fee would need to comfortably exceed Arsenal’s expected opening proposal.
The Magpies are already dealing with growing uncertainty surrounding several senior members of Eddie Howe’s squad.
Tonali’s future is under the spotlight amid Tottenham’s interest, while Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento continue to attract admirers across Europe.
