Arsenal Close to £75m Guimaraes Agreement
Arsenal are now closing in on a £75m agreement to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, according to TEAMtalk sources. The Gunners had been hoping to land Morgan Rogers too after he returned from representing England at the 2026 World Cup, but Chelsea swooped in and hijacked any move after agreeing a £117m fee with Aston Villa for the attacker.
What's at Stake for Arsenal?
The north Londoners currently eyeing up an audacious move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as they look to take the next step and win the Champions League next term, as well as retaining their Premier League title. Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of the 28-year-old and is one of the driving forces behind the potential transfer.
Why Guimaraes is a Key Signing for Arsenal
Guimaraes has told Newcastle he would like to join Arsenal before the September 1 deadline, an agreement on a fee could be more difficult to find given the Magpies have no intention of losing such a key player. Arsenal are said to be intensifying their efforts to sign the South American, with negotiations between the two clubs intensifying and gathering momentum in recent days.
What Comes Next for Arsenal?
The Gunners are working hard and confident that they will find common ground with their Premier League rivals over a deal, with discussions over the structure of a potential £75m deal ongoing, including the payment terms. If Arsenal manage to land Guimaraes and a big-name winger like Vini Jr ahead of the new season, they will be in a very strong position.
As of July 29, 2026, Arsenal are 1st in the Premier League, 70 points, 21W-7D-4L from 32 games, recent form LWWWW. They lead at the top by 6 points clear of Manchester City. Their next fixture is vs Fulham (at home, 2027-02-20) (12th in the table). Goals this season: 62 scored, 24 conceded (+38 goal difference).
