Bruno Guimaraes’ potential arrival at Arsenal could lead to one of Mikel Arteta’s main men heading for the exit door.

The Gunners are chasing Guimaraes, and he is keen to make the move to the Emirates. He is reportedly ‘frustrated’ at Newcastle United, who don’t want to sell their skipper after selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million.

Guimaraes’ clear desire to join Arteta’s champions could prove crucial for the North Londoners. He has been one of the Premier League’s best midfielders since joining the Tyneside outfit from Lyon back in January 2022.

Arsenal Will Entertain Odegaard Offers

Guimaraes would be another superstar added to Arteta’s midfield, and his acquisition might lead to a big-name exit. A report from TEAMtalk claims that Arsenal are hopeful a deal can be done at around £75 million and could then entertain offers for Martin Odegaard if the price is right.

Odegaard lifted the Premier League title last season and has been one of the Gunners’ key men during his time at the Emirates. The Norweigan made a permanent switch back in the summer of 2021 after spending a season on loan from Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old has endured injury issues in recent seasons, and that might be factored into any decision over his future. When he was fit last season, he fared well but ended the campaign on the substitutes’ bench on several occasions.

It is noted that Odegaard’s chances of leaving this summer aren’t high, but an exit can’t be ruled out entirely. He faces an important season if he does remain with Arteta’s side, as a move next year is said to be looking “increasingly possible.”

There has been “serious interest” in the Norweigan, but there is a lack of desire to match the Premier League giants’ asking price. He has two years left on his contract, which puts the club in a position to start considering his future.

Gunners Will Be Making Controversial But Right Decision

Odegaard has been heroic for large portions of his spell at Arsenal but isn’t quite pulling the strings as he was at the start of his Emirates career. Recurring fitness issues are proving problematic, and he’s no longer an undisputed starter.

Should the Gunners sign Guimaraes, there’s a real chance that Odegaard heads for the exit door if not this summer, then next. Even when fit, he has come under scrutiny for uninspired performances and question marks over his leadership.

It shouldn’t take selling the Norweigan for Arteta to realise that he has an ideal captain in Declan Rice, who called his skipper ‘one of the best players in the league’. But it could be the catalyst for a proper leader to be wearing the armband while the club move on from the playmaker.

Fabrizio Romano has explained whether Manchester United have a realistic chance of signing a Paris Saint-Germain midfielder this summer.

INEOS’ midfield rebuild has seen them swoop for Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million. They have focused on strengthening this area of Michael Carrick’s squad following Casemiro’s departure.

A third midfield signing is anticipated, and several names are on the shortlist, including AS Roma’s Manu Kone. Reports in France claim that the Red Devils are also eyeing one of French football’s most highly-rated youngsters.

Romano: Man Utd’s Zaire-Emery Interest is a ‘Dream’

United have reportedly been weighing up a £57 million bid for Warren Zaire-Emery, who has been earning rave reviews at PSG. The 20-year-old shone at the Parc des Princes last season, earning a call-up to France’s squad for the World Cup.

Zaire-Emery isn’t always a guaranteed starter, though, because of the many options Luis Enrique possesses in midfield. That may well have given the Red Devils hope of a possible deal.

Romano has now given an update on United’s interest in the Frenchman while speaking on his YouTube channel:

“We have links with Warren Zaire-Emery but my understanding is that Paris Saint-Germain are not planning to change anything in midfield. So PSG want to stay with the players they have in midfield right now. They got a new deal done for Fabian Ruiz. They are working on several things at the club. But at the moment in midfield, they are very happy with the department they have.

Zaire-Emery rose through the youth ranks at PSG before enjoying a meteoric rise when debuting at senior level. He’s expected to be one of France’s key men for years to come, and as such, the Parisians don’t seem willing to part ways.

Romano added: “So at the moment, the Zaire-Emery story is difficult, is complicated. Then, if Man United at some point will enter the race for Zaire-Emery, I will be here and tell you. But at the moment, I will mention Zaire-Emery more as a kind of dream target than a real target for Manchester United.”

Zaire-Emery, dubbed “generational”, appeared 54 times across competitions last season and started 27 of 32 Ligue 1 games for Enrique’s champions. He didn’t start the UEFA Champions League final win over Arsenal, coming on during extra time.

The 13-cap France international has three years left on his contract, so clearly PSG are under no pressure to decide his future. Even if United did manage to agree on a deal with the club, there’s no guarantee he can be persuaded to leave the French capital.

Man Utd Clearly Have to Break The Bank For Zaire-Emery

Romano is spot on when he calls Zaire-Emery a ‘dream target’ for United, and given the current market, it seems unlikely they will spend big on the young Frenchman. A £57m offer would likely fall well short of PSG’s valuation of the player given his age, profile and potential.

Does Zaire-Emery tick all the boxes for Carrick? Absolutely, but it feels like INEOS will be fighting a losing battle pursuing his signature. What will frustrate the fanbase is watching big six rivals spend £100m+ on top targets while the Red Devils resist breaking their transfer record for a marquee Casemiro replacement.

That’s not to say that the PSG star is the Brazilian’s heir, but he is a player you go all in for. So as it stands, a deal is unlikely unless they can convince the Ligue 1 club to sell with a big-money offer.

Aston Villa have opened talks to sign a new playmaker following the departure of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea.

It was a big blow when it was confirmed that Rogers would be leaving Villa Park in order to move to fellow Premier League side Chelsea this summer.

Despite that, Villa did receive a significant fee to allow him to depart, securing £117 million for the England international.

Now it is all about finding an adequate replacement with the money they received for Rogers.

Villa did already bring in Johan Manzambi from Freiburg before the Rogers deal was completed, so there is a chance that he’s the direct replacement.

The Midlands club will still have plenty of money remaining, so their supporters will likely be expecting more signings.

Villa open playmaker talks

According to a report from Team Talk, Aston Villa have opened talks with the representatives of Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer window.

Turkish outfit are believed to be willing to offload Sara this summer for a fee of around £25 million, as they look to generate funds to support their plans this window.

Several clubs in England are showing an interest in signing Sara, with Villa making their move by opening talks.

The South American playmaker would be interested in a move to the Premier League this summer, and Villa could hold a big advantage in the race.

Sara, described as ‘magical’, is believed to be keen on a move to a side competing in Europe, and Villa will be able to offer him Champions League football.

Sara a creative beast

If Aston Villa are looking to add more creativity to their side after losing Rogers, then Sara could be an ideal cheap replacement.

The Brazilian playmaker produced 25 goals and assists during his final season with Norwich in the Championship, and he has also produced 24 assists in his last three seasons.

The 27-year-old also has experience in the Champions League, making eight starts with Galatasaray last season.

Sara is certainly a player not at the same level as Rogers, who is also meant to be in his prime years. In terms of a cheap squad option, it could be a smart addition for the Midlands club.