Arsenal’s sporting director Edu is confident of acquiring Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Despite the fact that Arsenal have no doubts about retaining Jorginho, who has already been offered a new contract, the Gunners plan to spend money on the midfielder in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal are being pushed to strengthen the midfield by uncertainty over the future of Thomas Partey and Emile Smith-Rowe, as well as the likely departure of Mohamed Elneny from the club.
Arsenal have a long-standing target in Douglas Luiz, but the Aston Villa leader is not expected to be available for transfer next summer. Therefore, the gaze of the “gunners” is directed at Guimaraes.
According to TeamTalk, Edu is confident that he will be able to negotiate the acquisition of Guimaraes, his compatriot. The 26-year-old Brazilian is happy at St. James’ Park, but at the same time he is open to promotion.
Arsenal are hoping to take advantage of the fact that Newcastle are under pressure from the Premier League’s financial fair play rules. Guimaraes’ contract in any case provides for compensation of 100 million pounds, but the Gunners may try to negotiate for 80 million pounds.