The transfer of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal is progressing, with a medical now scheduled for the Brazil international.
The move would be Arsenal's fourth summer signing, following Piero Hincapie, Christos Tzolis, and Illan Meslier, with Guimaraes joining a midfield already containing world-class players like Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Arsenal's interest in Guimaraes has been a long-standing one, with various reports suggesting the move was getting closer to completion.
Guimaraes would be the latest in a series of big-name midfield signings this summer, following Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos.
The sale of Guimaraes would be a significant blow to Newcastle, who have already lost Tonali and are facing uncertainty with manager Eddie Howe set to leave his position.
Newcastle are licking their wounds in what is proving to be a nightmare summer, with the Magpies struggling to cope with the rapid change and departures of key players.
The transfer is a significant development in Arsenal's busy summer of activity, with the Gunners aiming to strengthen their midfield and compete with the top teams in the league.
Guimaraes's potential move to Arsenal would be a major coup for the club, bringing a world-class talent to a team that is already looking strong in midfield.
