Newcastle United are hoping to pip Arsenal to the signature of Bruno Guimaraes in what would be a sensational £33.5million deal from Lyon.
The 24-year-old still needs to agree personal terms and complete a medical - which is set to take place in South America - but Newcastle sources have stated that things are moving "positively" to completion.
United have been understandably cautious on incoming deals and have tried to work quietly in the background given some clubs are trying to take advantage of their perceived status as the world's richest clubs.