Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign a new midfielder, with Bruno Guimaraes expected to make the move to Arsenal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It’s been a summer of turmoil at St James’ Park as they see a host of players head through the exit door.

Guimaraes looks set to be another to depart, joining the likes of Sandro, Tonali and Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle supporters were rocked after news broke that manager Eddie Howe would also be leaving the club.

The Magpies are now closing in on a deal to appoint manager Matthias Jaissle as Howe’s replacement, as they are set to enter a new era.

It’s been a potentially worrying summer for the club, and they need to start heading in the right direction.

Newcastle working on midfielder deal

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According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have started plans to bring in a new midfielder, with new coach Jaissle involved in the situation.

Romano confirms that Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes is expected to become an Arsenal player very soon, and the Magpies are hoping to bring in a replacement.

It’s a crucial blow for the Magpies as they prepare for life after Guimaraes, and it’s now imperative that they replace him adequately in the summer window.

Newcastle have already brought in Sean Steur as a midfield option, but at the age of 18, he might not be a regular starter in the Premier League. He could also be a replacement for Tonali.

Jaissle has a task on his hands

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New Newcastle manager Jaissle has a big task on his hands heading into the new season.

Replacing someone like Howe, who lifted a trophy for the Magpies, isn’t going to be easy, while he’s been dealt a difficult hand already with many players leaving.

Newcastle need to replace adequately if they want to ensure they don’t continue competing in the bottom half of the Premier League. Jaissle needs to prove that he can guide them back in the right direction.

It’s going to be an interesting few weeks as Newcastle attempt to keep some of their remaining key players and also strengthen the squad.

Arsenal are now just weeks away from the start of the Premier League season, and they are yet to address either of their big needs, but that is likely to change. The Gunners are hoping to land Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in the coming days, and they look on track to pull it off.

The Gunners also want to sign a new elite winger, and Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr could be on the table amid stalling contract negotiations with Real Madrid. Vinicius is out of contract next summer, but he is demanding huge money, and that could mean he falls onto Arsenal’s laps, as long as they are willing to spend the money Los Blancos are not on wages.

Here we take a look at what the Arsenal team could look like if Vinicius does join this summer.

GK – David Raya

There is no doubting Arsenal’s number one. Raya may have been number two at the World Cup this summer, but his starting spot at Arsenal is not in question. Raya was the Premier League’s best goalkeeper last season, and there are no doubts about him currently.

LB – Piero Hincapie

Hincapie came in and did a sterling job on loan last season, leading to him being signed permanently this summer. He is a steady option defensively, which Arteta loves, and it’s likely Hincapie leads Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori in the starter race on the left.

CB – Gabriel Magalhaes

There is little doubt about Arsenal’s centre-back pairing, who have been a rock Arteta can rely on week-in, week-out. There is plenty of depth at the centre-back position, too which will be important.

CB – WIlliam Saliba

That depth could come in handy, with Saliba dealing with a back injury currently, and that could impact his role early in the season. But when is at full fitness, the Frenchman is going to have a starting spot locked down.

RB – Ben White

There is an intriguing race for the starting role on the right. Ben White is a trusted player, particularly due to his defensive ability, but Jurrien Timber will provide fierce competition, and it’s likely we will see plenty of both players this season.

CDM – Declan Rice

Rice is one of the first names on the teamsheet, and the midfielder will be hoping to get some much-needed rest and get back to it this season. The midfielder is one of the most important players for Arteta, and it will be interesting to see how his role evolves with the arrival of the next name on this list.

CDM – Bruno Guimaraes

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Bruno Guimaraes looks set to arrive on a big-money deal from Newcastle United, and if he does, he is going to be a starter going forward, even with plenty of competition. Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and others will be competing for minutes, but Arsenal want to sign Guimaraes for a reason.

CAM – Martin Odegaard

Odegaard may have more of a fight for his starting role this season after a below-par season of last, but he remains the best option. Odegaard will largely battle with Eberechi Eze for a starting role, but we can expect him to start the season in the 10 role.

RW – Bukayo Saka

Saka should have had some much-needed rest this summer, given he wasn’t overly involved for England at the World Cup, and he should be back to his best after his surgery late last season. Saka is going to be the starter on the right, with Noni Madueke providing competition.

LW – Vinicius Jr

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Arsenal need an elite signing on the left of attack, and if they can get their hands on Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, there will be a new first name on the teamsheet. The Brazilian is one of the best wingers on the planet, and he would transform Arsenal’s attack should a deal become possible.

CF – Viktor Gyokeres

Arteta has some good competition up top, between Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, and it will likely be the former who starts for the most part. The forward breached the 20-goal threshold last season, and he will want to keep adding to his goal record while becoming even more consistent in front of goal. The Gunners could sign a new striker if Gabriel Jesus leaves, but it’s unlikely to be anyone who replaces Gyokeres and Havertz, unless someone like Julian Alvarez can be signed, but that will mean no Vinicius.

Tottenham have made Liverpool star Cody Gakpo a leading target for the summer transfer window, and now they know how much they need to pay to get a deal done.

Spurs have had a huge summer window so far with six arrivals so far, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, and Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that he now wants to address the forward areas within his squad.

Man City star Savinho has been earmarked as the top target, with talks ongoing with Man City over a deal, but the Netherlands international has now also been made a leading target, and Liverpool have set their asking price.

Liverpool Set Gakpo Asking Price

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Gakpo, who has been described as ‘world-class’, has been a regular at Anfield since making the move from PSV Eindhoven back in January 2023. The winger has made 180 appearances for the club, scoring 50 goals in that time, and that has attracted the attention of Spurs.

The north London club are keen to add more options to their front line with Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odobert recovering from serious knee injuries, while the future of Richarlison is also up in the air.

Gakpo has been identified as a target, and Liverpool have not shut the door entirely on a move away from Anfield.

According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool have now set a £72m asking price for Gakpo if he is to move away, after using the Anthony Gordon transfer to Barcelona earlier in the window as a benchmark.

Gordon moved to Spain in a deal worth £70m, and the Reds feel that Gakpo is worth a similar fee if he is to be allowed to move on, especially with a rival club showing the strongest interest.

Tottenham Planning ‘Bomba’ Transfer

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De Zerbi told the world that Tottenham are only 60% done in the transfer market this summer, and they were planning on a ‘bomba’ signing in attack alongside Savinho.

Gakpo would certainly fall into that category as a major signing, having won the Premier League and played at the highest level for the Netherlands, with 24 goals in 54 caps, having played at two World Cups.

Spurs may find it difficult to convince him to make the move without Champions League football this season, but they have got the money to get a deal over the line and they have shown that their project is one that is appealing to top stars with the business they have already done.