Arsenal Closing in on Deal for Newcastle Captain Guimaraes The summer transfer window is always a time of high stakes and calculated risk taking in the Premier League, but Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has reached a critical juncture.
Reports indicate that the Gunners are closing in on a deal worth around £80m, including add ons – a sum that reflects the high value placed on the 25 year old midfielder.
Guimaraes's significance to Arsenal cannot be overstated. Since Mikel Arteta took charge, the club has been searching for a midfield anchor who can dictate the tempo and impose themselves in crucial areas of the pitch.