“Bruno Guimarães expected to become Arsenal player shortly” – Romano | OneFootball

Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimarães appears to have reached its final stages after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano delivered perhaps his strongest indication yet that the Brazilian midfielder is on his way to the Emirates.

Romano posted on Sunday afternoon that Newcastle United have already started planning for life after their captain, with new head coach Matthias Jaissle involved in the search for a replacement.

The key line from Romano’s update will undoubtedly excite Arsenal supporters:

“Newcastle have started plans to bring in a new midfielder with new coach Matthias Jaissle involved… as Bruno Guimarães is expected to become Arsenal player shortly.”

That wording feels particularly significant. Rather than speaking about ongoing negotiations or a deal edging closer, Romano now states that Guimarães is expected to become an Arsenal player shortly, suggesting the transfer is now viewed as a matter of time rather than uncertainty.

All signs continue to point towards Arsenal

This latest update follows a whirlwind 48 hours in which multiple reports have indicated Arsenal and Newcastle have agreed a package worth around £70 million plus £10 million in add-ons (The Times), with a medical expected this coming Monday. The Brazilian also reportedly missed Newcastle training on Friday as the move accelerated.

The BBC had already reported there was growing expectation that Guimarães would join Arsenal after making it clear he wanted the move, while Arsenal have become increasingly confident of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer. Romano’s latest comments only strengthen that feeling.

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A huge statement of intent

If the deal is completed in the coming days, Arsenal will be adding one of the Premier League’s outstanding midfielders to a squad already strengthened this summer.

The Brazilian’s arrival would hand Mikel Arteta another elite option capable of operating both as a deep-lying midfielder and in a more advanced role, while adding leadership, experience and proven Premier League quality to the champions’ squad.

For now, Arsenal supporters will be watching closely for the official announcement, but Romano’s latest update suggests the wait may not be much longer.

What do you think, Gooners? Is Bruno Guimarães the signing that takes Arsenal’s midfield to another level? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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