Arsenal close in on £80m Bruno Guimaraes transfer in major breakthrough for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal are closing in on signing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in a deal reported to be worth around £80 million. The north London club have been pursuing the Brazilian international for several weeks, with a transfer now described as a major breakthrough for manager Mikel Arteta. Newcastle remain reluctant to sell but Arsenal's pursuit has gathered significant momentum.