Arsenal are reportedly set to make a second bid for Bruno Guimaraes, with Mikel Arteta's message to the target emerging. The Gunners are 7 points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first). They are expected to push hard in the coming days to bring in a defender, a midfielder, and a forward, which Arsenal hope will be Vinicius Junior. Several reports claim that Newcastle United have rejected Arsenal's first official offer for Bruno Guimaraes, which fell short of the £80m valuation the Magpies have placed on their captain and star midfielder. However, Arsenal are expected to return with an improved offer for the 28-year-old, whose contract expires in June 2028. Guimaraes has emerged as Arteta's most pressing target in recent weeks and has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the north Londoners. The Brazilian has also made Newcastle aware of his desire to leave, with the Emirates Stadium said to be his favoured destination. It is understood that Guimaraes is not willing to force an exit, however. Arteta has reportedly taken charge of Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius by directly speaking to the Brazilian winger on the phone. The Gunners boss, according to Spanish outlet AS, has told Vinicius he will base the entire Arsenal project around him, should he join this summer. The Gunners' first game of the 2026/27 campaign, a Community Shield clash with Manchester City on August 16, will soon be in view as the season draws closer.