Gunners Prepare Summer Moves as New Sporting Director Andrea Berta Leads Ambitious Transfer Plans
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a summer transfer bid for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, as the Gunners look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad with top-tier talent. According to Spanish outlet AS, the North London club is also keen on signing Newcastle’s prolific striker Alexander Isak, though both deals could prove challenging to complete.
Bruno Guimarães, the Brazilian international who has become a fan favorite at St. James’ Park, could be available for a surprisingly affordable €72 million (£60 million) if Newcastle fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. This figure is notably lower than his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €82 million, making him an attractive target for Arsenal. However, the 27-year-old has expressed his love for Newcastle, describing it as his “second home,” and is determined to win a trophy with the Magpies before considering a move. His next opportunity to do so comes this Sunday, as Newcastle face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Guimarães is being spearheaded by incoming sporting director Andrea Berta, who previously tried to sign the midfielder three times during his tenure at Atletico Madrid. Berta, who is set to officially take up his role at Arsenal, is already working diligently to secure new additions for Arteta’s squad. Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is also reportedly close to joining the Gunners, highlighting the club’s ambitious plans for the summer window.
While Guimarães is a key target, Arsenal’s primary focus appears to be on landing Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker has been in sensational form for Newcastle, but the Magpies are expected to demand a fee in excess of €100 million for his services. Some reports even suggest they could hold out for a Premier League record-breaking sum upwards of €150 million, given Isak’s importance to the team.
Despite the financial challenges, AS claims that Arsenal have the budget to sign both players, though securing Isak remains their top priority. The 25-year-old’s clinical finishing and versatility make him an ideal candidate to strengthen Arsenal’s attack, but Newcastle’s reluctance to sell could complicate negotiations.
For Arsenal, the potential signings of Guimarães and Isak would signal a statement of intent as they aim to build on their recent progress under Arteta. However, convincing Newcastle to part with their star players—and persuading Guimarães to leave a club where he feels deeply settled—will require careful negotiation and significant financial investment.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Arsenal’s pursuit of these two high-profile targets, with fans eagerly awaiting what could be a transformative period for the club.
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