Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães has reportedly told his current employers that joining Arsenal is “his wish” this summer. Whether the Magpies are in the mood to play the role of Guimarães’s personal genie is another matter entirely.
Arsenal boast long-standing interest in the Brazilian midfielder. Tenacious and technically gifted with ample experience of the Premier League, Guimarães represents an inviting option for a number of elite clubs in England. The Gunners are thought to have crystallized this affection with an opening bid worth somewhere in the region of $73 million (£55 million) for the 28-year-old last month.
