Arsenal agreed £75m fee for Bruno Guimaraes. He has permission to travel for a medical.

Guimaraes had told owners he wanted to join Arsenal if a suitable offer arrived. Arsenal's opening bid was rejected but now the 28‑year‑old looks set to join.

Newcastle had two years left on his contract plus a club‑held option for a third. They made over £240m from player sales this summer. Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali set high benchmarks.

The deal could only happen if Guimaraes insisted on leaving and Newcastle accepted the fee. The transfer will add to Arsenal's midfield group with Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis‑Skelly.

With the move, Guimaraes will join a squad that already boasts world‑class talent. His versatility in midfield—capable of dominating, scoring and creating—will complement Arsenal’s style and provide depth for domestic and European campaigns.

The transfer saga highlighted the growing trend of clubs valuing experienced midfielders, with fees reaching record levels for players over 28. Arsenal’s patience paid off, securing a key addition ahead of the next Premier League season.