EPL: Arsenal to improve £70m Guimarães bid — Report

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Arsenal are expected to increase their offer for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães as they step up efforts to secure the Brazilian’s signature this summer.

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As reported by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano on X on Sunday, the Gunners are set to reopen club-to-club talks with Newcastle next week after an initial proposal of around £70 million failed to make a breakthrough.

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“Arsenal set for new club to club contacts next week for Bruno Guimarães deal.

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“Personal terms in place and new approach with Newcastle anticipated to proceed + £70m proposal expected to be improved.

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“Deal depends on Newcastle United’s decision on exit/price,” Romano posted on X.

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Personal terms are understood to have already been agreed with Guimarães, leaving negotiations between the two clubs as the final hurdle to completing the transfer.

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Arsenal are now preparing an improved bid in the hope of convincing Newcastle to sanction the sale of their captain, who remains one of Eddie Howe’s key players.

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However, the deal will depend on Newcastle’s willingness to negotiate and the valuation they place on the 28-year-old midfielder, with the Magpies yet to indicate they are ready to part with one of their most influential players.

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Further discussions are expected in the coming days as Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.

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