Arsenal wants to sign Bruno Guimaraes as part of a beautiful triple summer transfer that is under incoming new chef Andrea Berta.
The former sports director of Atletico Madrid is reportedly set to replace Edu Gaspar as the transfer guru of Arsenal.
And Spanish outlet as claiming that Berta is ready to arrive in London with a bang by moving for Superstar Newcastle -midfielder Guimaraes.
The Brazilian international, 27, has been an important player since he came to Toon from Lyon for £ 40 million in 2022.
It is calculated that Guimaraes is happy to stay on Tyneside after writing a contract extension until 2028 only 18 months ago.
However, he would have an agreement with Newcastle to leave this summer for only £ 60 million if they do not qualify for the Champions League.
Five teams from England will play in the top competition of Europe next season.
And Toon is currently sixth in the table, level at points with fifth place Man City.
Incoming Arsenal Chief Berta would be a big fan of Guimaraes, who tried to sign him three times in Atletico.
And he has already contacted the representatives of the Samba star to inform them that Guimaraes is at the top of Arsenal's shopping list this summer.
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But the playmaker is not the only Newcastle star in the sights of Arsenal.
David Ornstein of the Athletic claims that Mikel Arteta is also desperate to sign teammate Alexander Isak and has made the Swede his NO1 striker target.
However, it is believed that Arsenal must issue a record of £ 150 million to close a deal, with Isak also under contract until 2028 and no hurry to continue.
This is a developing story ..
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