Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has re-emerged as a key target for Arsenal amid frustrations with their wage offer to Spanish international Martin Zubimendi, according to FootballTransfers sources. Initially, neither Arsenal nor Manchester City intended to trigger Guimaraes’ release clause.
However, Arsenal’s interest has intensified recently as they seek to negotiate a deal below the £100 million release clause set in his contract last year.
Newcastle’s financial challenges might force them to entertain offers for Guimaraes, including player-plus-cash deals, especially if the release clause is not met.
Sources suggest that Newcastle could be open to such a proposal to adhere to Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules and manage their finances.
Several Arsenal players are expected to leave the Emirates this summer, including Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah, and Thomas Partey.
These players might appeal to Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, and Arsenal might use one or two of them to lower the overall cost of acquiring Guimaraes.
Acquiring a player of Guimaraes’ caliber would greatly enhance Arsenal’s squad. The Gunners could potentially structure the payment in a way that aligns with their past successful signings, making the deal more financially feasible.
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