Arsenal have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes following Newcastle manager Eddie Howe’s decision to quit just weeks before the start of the new Premier League season. Guimaraes is due to return to pre-season training on Friday but Howe’s departure suggests that the Newcastle captain could also be close to an exit.
While the Premier League champions are yet to launch an official bid for Guimaraes, Newcastle, who have already sold Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer, have also been linked with another exit, with left back Lewis Hall also said to be of interest to Manchester United. Hall, 21, is viewed as a long-term successor to Luke Shaw, according to reports.
