Arsenal set to make improved bid for Brazil midfielder

Arsenal face Spanish sides Girona and Real Betis in their first two friendlies of the summer, before a clash with Borussia Dortmund in the final of the Emirates Cup. 

The Gunners will then play against Serie A side Como in their final pre-season fixture of the summer, before they travel to Wembley to face Manchester City in the Community Shield.

Ahead of their match against Girona, the north London outfit are expected to lodge an improved offer for one of their top transfer targets.

As per Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are set to make a new offer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

The journalist claims that the Premier League champions are set for further club-to-club talks with the Magpies in the coming days, as they aim to agree a deal for the midfielder.

Guimaraes is a target for Arsenal (Photo: Every Second Media/Alamy)

Guimaraes joined Newcastle from French side Lyon in 2022 and has since made a total of 195 appearances for the North East giants in all competitions, scoring 31 goals and providing 32 assists.

The Brazilian’s impressive displays for Eddie Howe’s side last term earned him a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the World Cup in North America, and he started all five of their matches at the tournament.

Romano claims that personal terms have already been agreed between Arsenal and Guimaraes, with the Gunners now set to increase their initial offer of £70 million.

Despite Arsenal’s serious interest in the player, it is claimed that the likelihood of a deal will depend on whether or not Newcastle are willing to sell the player, and at what price.

Guimaraes’ current contract at St. James’ Park is set to run until the end of the 2027/28 campaign, but this summer’s transfer window could represent Newcastle’s final opportunity to cash in on the player for a significant price.