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Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

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Bruno Guimaraes during the 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026. [Stefan Koops/AFP]

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

The Premier League champions reportedly had a recent £70 million ($93 million) offer rejected for Guimaraes, but are set to return with an improved offer.

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