Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has emerged again as a primary target for Arsenal due to frustrations over the lack of response to their wage offer for Spanish international Martin Zubimendi, sources tell FootballTransfers.
Previously, it was revealed that neither Arsenal nor Manchester City planned to activate the Brazilian international’s release clause. However, Arsenal’s interest in Guimaraes has grown in recent weeks as they aim to negotiate a deal for less than the £100 million stipulated in his contract last year.
Newcastle’s financial issues might compel them to consider offers for Guimaraes, including player-plus-cash deals, especially if the release clause remains unmet. Sources indicate that Newcastle might be open to such an arrangement due to their need to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules and balance their finances.
Potential Departures from Arsenal
Several Arsenal players are likely to leave the Emirates this summer, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah, and Thomas Partey. These players could be attractive additions for Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, and Arsenal might offer one or two of these names to reduce the overall cost of acquiring Guimaraes.
Signing a player of Guimaraes’ caliber would significantly bolster Arsenal’s squad, especially if the Gunners can arrange a structured payment plan, a method they have used successfully in many past signings.
