Arsenal to Boost £70m Bid for Guimarães Next Week

Arsenal is preparing to increase their initial £70 million bid for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães as they intensify efforts to secure his transfer this summer. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal will reopen club-to-club discussions with Newcastle next week after their first proposal did not lead to a successful agreement.

Romano stated that personal terms with Guimarães have already been settled, leaving only the negotiations between the two clubs as the final step to finalize the transfer. Arsenal aims to present an improved offer to persuade Newcastle to allow the sale of Guimarães, who is a key player under coach Eddie Howe.

However, the completion of the deal is contingent upon Newcastle's decision regarding the player's exit and their valuation of the 28-year-old midfielder, as the club has not yet indicated a willingness to part with one of their most influential players. Further discussions are anticipated in the coming days as Arsenal seeks to bolster their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.