Arsenal have entered the summer transfer window determined to build on their Premier League title success under Mikel Arteta.
After ending their 22-year wait for the championship, the Gunners want to strengthen several key positions before defending their crown next season.
Although signing a striker and a left winger remains the club’s priority, Arsenal are also searching for another top-class central midfielder.
Andrea Berta has continued exploring multiple options behind the scenes as the North London club looks to add greater quality and depth.
Bruno Guimaraes has remained firmly on Arsenal’s shortlist throughout recent transfer windows.
According to Ge Globo, Arsenal submitted an opening offer worth around £55 million for Bruno Guimaraes, but Newcastle United rejected the proposal straight away.
The Brazilian outlet adds that Arsenal are expected to return with an improved bid.
The report claims Guimaraes has become an even more attractive target following his impressive performances at the World Cup.
Arsenal remain keen to strengthen their midfield, and the Newcastle captain continues to rank highly among the club’s preferred options.
Whether Arsenal return with a significantly improved proposal now remains the biggest question.
Newcastle have already seen Anthony Gordon leave this summer, while Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall have also attracted interest from elsewhere.
The Magpies, therefore, remain determined to keep hold of one of their most influential players.
🚨 Newcastle United have rejected a bid worth about £55M from Arsenal for Bruno Guimarães, but Arsenal have already indicated that it will make a new offer.
The player is trying to remain detached from the negotiations in order to stay focused on the World Cup.
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