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Bruno Guimaraes has completed a medical at Arsenal ahead of signing a four-year contract, the newest report has claimed, SportsMole reports.
The Gunners did not enjoy the best of evenings in Ireland on Wednesday given they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis, though gaining fitness was the most important aspect of the game.
Mikel Arteta was unable to name his strongest side for that match, but when the likes of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka return, the Londoners’ squad will look far healthier.
The manager’s squad looks as if it will also be strengthened considerably this week following news that a £75m deal had been agreed with Newcastle United for Guimaraes.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that a medical has been completed ahead of the midfielder signing a four-year contract.
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Guimaraes will arrive at the Emirates expecting to start, and while he has experience playing in an advanced role, the most likely position for him in the team is in their double pivot.
Rice is a certain starter next term, and that means he will join Guimaraes in the middle of the pitch, with Martin Odegaard positioned ahead of them as an attacking midfielder.
Guimaraes is far more progressive than his two counterparts, while Rice provides immense levels of defensive coverage and Odegaard has shown an ability to control games.
