Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United over the signing of Bruno Guimaraes in a deal worth €90 million (£77m).
The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
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The French publication L'Equipe reports that the Gunners have finally met Newcastle's valuation after seeing two previous bids of €70m and €80m rejected. While some details, including bonuses and agent fees, are still to be finalised, the transfer is said to be entering its final stages.
Guimaraes is understood to have already agreed personal terms with **** nal several weeks ago on a contract running until 2031. The Brazil international has reportedly been keen on the move, as he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave in pursuit of Champions League football after the Magpies failed to qualify for the competition.
The 28-year-old has been a central figure for Newcastle since joining from Lyon in January 2022. He has also established himself as a regular in Brazil's national team under Carlo Ancelotti, earning 48 international caps.
Newcastle had initially been hoping to receive a fee closer to €100m for their captain but are now said to have accepted **** nal's improved proposal in principle. The club have already begun planning for life without Guimaraes, having signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco before the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
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