NGArsenal have intensified discussions with Newcastle United regarding the potential signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Reports indicate that Arsenal previously submitted a £70 million offer for the player, which was rejected, and are now preparing to submit a more competitive bid. Guimaraes, 28, has been a key performer for Newcastle, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists across all competitions last season. The club, having signed him from Lyon for £35 million in 2022, aims to prevent another prolonged transfer dispute like the one involving Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool shortly before the transfer window closed. Guimaraes recently returned to Newcastle's pre-season training camp in Spain but is expected to leave before the start of the Premier League season. Meanwhile, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has emphasized the club's ambition and internal competitiveness, though he has not publicly commented on Guimaraes specifically.
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