Bruno Guimaraes set for Arsenal medical in £80m move | OneFootball

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with the Brazil international set to undergo a medical ahead of an £80 million move to the Emirates Stadium.

According to The Times, the 28-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing his switch to the Premier League champions after the two clubs reached an agreement on a deal worth close to £80m.

Guimaraes is expected to sign a five-year contract, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at Newcastle, where he established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders and captained the club during the 2025-26 season.

The transfer represents another major statement of intent from Arsenal as Mikel Arteta continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the new campaign. Guimaraes is expected to add leadership, creativity and defensive solidity to an already formidable midfield.

Bruno Guimaraes set for Arsenal medical in £80m move

The report also suggests the move could accelerate Christian Norgaard’s departure from Arsenal, with Everton closing in on the experienced Denmark international in a deal worth around £7 million.

For Newcastle, Guimaraes’ exit would mark the departure of one of the club’s most influential players in recent years. The Brazil international joined the Magpies from Lyon in January 2022 and quickly became a fan favourite through a series of commanding performances in midfield.

Although the deal is yet to be officially completed, the scheduled medical indicates the transfer is entering its final stages, with an announcement expected once the remaining formalities are concluded.

If completed, Guimaraes would become one of Arsenal’s biggest signings of the summer as the club look to build on last season’s Premier League title triumph and challenge for further honours in England and Europe.

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