Arsenal are set to make another bid for Newcastle United Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaeraes.
The Gunners have already seen bids of £55m and £65m knocked back, though neither were official bids, with the first made on a verbal basis and the second through intermediaries and agents.
The Magpies are believed to be holding out for a much loftier sum in the £90m-£100m range. The Daily Mail previously claimed £75m could serve as a valid compromise, though Fabrizio Romano has claimed £90m is the magic number.
In any case, what is clear is Guimaraes’ mind is made up – he wants out of Newcastle and to join Arsenal.
Guimaraes and his camp are well aware that aged 28, time is fast running out for a big-money move to one of the game’s true powers. The time to up sticks and leave is now, as far as Guimaraes and his camp are concerned.
Aside from a new bid for Guimaraes, Arsenal could also make an offer for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
