According to rumours going around, Arsenal has started discussions about possibly signing Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes. A further midfielder is something the Gunners are looking to add to their team before the summer. Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Jorginho, and Thomas Partey have all played in Mikel Arteta’s midfield this season. Still in flux, however, is this section.
Jorginho has signed a new deal, although Havertz has showed potential in a forward position and Partey’s fitness has been patchy. So a new player will be needed. Journalist Ben Jacobs reports via CaughtOffside that Arsenal had contacted Guimaraes’ agents about a possible deal during the next window. It is stressed, nonetheless, that the club is not ready to trigger Guimaraes’ £100 million release clause, which is in place until June 30, as the Athletic stated.
Is Arsenal Spending £80m For Bruno Guimaraes Transfer?
Therefore, the negotiation of the transfer fee would determine any potential agreement. Arsenal would only get involved in the chase if the cost of the 26-year-old midfielder significantly dropped. As Jacobs points out, “Arsenal respect Guimaraes’ skill but don’t plan to activate his release clause. Only when the price drops will they think about competing.”
Newcastle is probably going to maintain its value as long as the release clause is in effect. Though it’s been reported that should Guimaraes indicate a desire to join a Champions League-caliber team, bids above £80 million may be considered. This highlights Arsenal’s calculated strategy in negotiating the intricacies of the transfer market to add to their midfield.
Arsenal’s need for midfield stability is reflected in the report that the club is interested in Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle. Given the unknowns about Havertz’s function and Partey’s fitness, Guimaraes would be a useful addition. Arsenal seems reluctant to exercise his release clause, which points to a realistic attitude to talks. A agreement, however, depends on both teams’ readiness to agree on a fair price. Possible arrival of Guimaraes might give Arsenal’s midfield new life and provide Arteta additional choices and depth in the team.
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