Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has once again become a top priority for Arsenal, as the Gunners grow increasingly frustrated with the lack of response to their wage offer for Spanish international Martin Zubimendi, FootballTransfers has learned. Arsenal had previously indicated that neither they nor Manchester City were planning to trigger Guimaraes’ release clause. However, the Gunners’ interest in the Brazilian star has intensified in recent weeks, as they explore the possibility of securing a deal below the £100 million price tag set by Newcastle last year.
The financial constraints currently faced by Newcastle could force the club to entertain offers for their midfield maestro, including player-plus-cash deals, especially if the substantial release clause is not met. Sources suggest that Newcastle might be open to such an arrangement due to their need to balance the books and avoid falling foul of the Premier League Profit and Sustainability regulations.
Arsenal have several players who might be on their way out of the Emirates this summer, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah, and Thomas Partey. These players could be of significant interest to Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, as he looks to bolster his squad for the upcoming Premier League season. Arsenal may consider offering one or two of these players as part of a player-plus-cash deal to reduce the overall cost of acquiring Guimaraes.
Securing a player of Guimaraes’ calibre would be a major boost for Arsenal, adding considerable quality and depth to their midfield. The Gunners have a history of structuring payments creatively in their transfer dealings, which could play a crucial role in making this potential transfer feasible. By including structured payments and leveraging their outgoing players, Arsenal hope to negotiate a deal that benefits both clubs and brings one of Europe’s most promising midfield talents to North London.
As negotiations continue, the outcome of this transfer saga remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Arsenal’s determination to land Bruno Guimaraes signals their ambition to compete at the highest level and strengthen their squad significantly ahead of the new season.
