Arsenal are reportedly nearing the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, with both clubs said to have reached an "agreement" on an £80m transfer fee for the midfielder. Talks between the sides progressed on Tuesday after an initial bid from Arsenal for the 28-year-old was rejected.
Guimaraes is reportedly close to securing his desired move to the Premier League champions. This acquisition is considered a crucial piece of business for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal prepare for their title defence. For Newcastle, the potential departure of Guimaraes follows the earlier exits of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
In other transfer news, Manchester United are reportedly targeting Lewis Hall as their primary left-back option, though Newcastle are determined to keep him. Liverpool are also interested in Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG reportedly set to sign Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.