Newcastle Captain Guimaraes Expected to Join Arsenal Amid Transfer Market Concerns The news that Bruno Guimaraes is on the verge of leaving Newcastle United to join Arsenal has sent shockwaves through the Premier League.
The Brazilian midfielder's expected departure is merely a symptom of a larger issue: Newcastle's precarious position in the transfer market.
Guimaraes' desire to leave St James' Park has been clear for some time, and Arsenal's willingness to meet his £80m price tag suggests they're willing to part with a significant sum to secure his signature.