Arsenal has Bruno Guimarães, Newcastle’s midfielder, as a target, after the talks with Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) stalled due to wages. The Gunners are trying to avoid paying the hefty £100 million release clause set by the Brazilian.
Given the Magpies’ need to sort out their finances to comply with Premier League rules, they could accept a lower offer mixed with player exchanges.
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Players who could leave
Changes are coming to Arsenal. Players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah and Thomas Partey could leave. In this sense, they could also be part of the payment currency for Guimarães, which would help the Premier League runners-up to lower the price.
The Brazilian would strengthen the team led by Mikel Arteta, and the London club plans to propose paying in installments, as they have done with other deals. Arsenal’s next steps in the transfer market could mark their season. Will their strategy be profitable? Time will tell.
