There is a growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer, with the Brazil midfielder reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League champions. Arsenal are increasingly confident of securing the 28-year-old's signature.
The Gunners will need to improve on their previous £70 million bid to sign Guimaraes. While sources indicate a new proposal has not yet been submitted, Arsenal are aiming to agree a deal in the coming days that could reach £80 million.
Newcastle, who maintain that formal club-to-club talks have not taken place, now face the prospect of losing another key player. Sandro Tonali recently joined Tottenham, and Anthony Gordon moved to Barcelona.