Arsenal are preparing a formal £70m offer for Bruno Guimaraes after two informal bids were rejected, while Newcastle hold firm on not selling their midfield anchor unless the price is right.
Arsenal's summer transfer strategy is being reshaped by international tournament outcomes, with Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez emerging as prime targets alongside renewed interest in Bruno Guimaraes.
Newcastle United are set to intensify their hunt for midfield reinforcements after losing Victor Munoz to Liverpool and seeing a deal for Freiburg's Manzambi hijacked by Aston Villa, while Bruno Guimaraes' future remains unresolved amid Arsenal interest.
Bruno Guimaraes' push to leave Newcastle may weaken the club's not-for-sale stance, opening a window for Manchester United to pursue Lewis Hall in a deal that could exceed £60m.
Arsenal are weighing a potential Aston Villa double move for Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa while personal terms progress and Villa outline their asking prices.
Newcastle United are weighing Bruno Guimaraes' growing exit momentum against an accelerated push for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, with two midfield storylines now shaping Eddie Howe's summer rebuild.
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to join Arsenal, with a £75m fee emerging as the possible breakthrough point. The Magpies are already reshaping their midfield after selling Sandro Tonali and signing Sean Steur while closing in on Johan Manzambi.
Arsenal are advancing personal terms with Morgan Rogers while pressing for Bruno Guimaraes, a twin-track move that reshapes Mikel Arteta's forward supply and midfield spine for 2026-27.
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to join Arsenal, but sources close to the midfielder insist he will not replicate Alexander Isak's disruptive exit if the club blocks a transfer.
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes after the Brazil international asked to leave Newcastle, while Morgan Rogers remains a top target with Aston Villa holding firm on a nine-figure fee.
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