Arsenal Nears Bruno Guimarães Deal In Premier League Transfer Blockbuster

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of captain Bruno Guimarães after raising their bid to €90m plus add-ons. The Brazilian midfielder has already agreed personal terms on a long-term contract and requested a delay in his pre-season travel to finalize the high-profile move.

Arsenal are on the verge of completing a blockbuster deal for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes, as per L'Equipe. After seeing initial offers of €70m and €80m turned down by the Magpies, the Gunners raised their proposal to a base fee of €90m plus performance-related bonuses. The 28-year-old Brazil international has already agreed personal terms on a long-term contract running until 2031. He has been eager to complete a dream switch to North London for over a month to feature in Mikel Arteta's midfield.

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According to talkSPORT, Guimaraes has asked Newcastle to delay his departure for their pre-season training camp in La Manga to allow the transfer to be finalised. Although Newcastle maintain his schedule was always flexible following the World Cup, sources close to the player confirm his travel plans were shifted to complete the move.

The midfielder informed the club hierarchy and former manager Eddie Howe of his desire to leave St James' Park to play Champions League football. With Newcastle failing to qualify for Europe's top competition, the Brazilian captain made his intention to seek a new challenge clear.

Guimaraes' imminent departure represents another severe blow for Newcastle during a summer of unprecedented squad turnover. The Magpies have already sanctioned high-profile departures for Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while manager Eddie Howe recently stepped down.

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