Arsenal pursues Bruno Guimaraes amid Newcastle's £50m asking price

Arsenal is actively pursuing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who is reportedly available for around £50 million. The player's representatives believe there was an informal agreement with Newcastle to consider bids near this figure, particularly if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League. However, Newcastle is now seeking a fee closer to the £100 million Tottenham Hotspur paid for Sandro Tonali. Guimaraes has indicated his desire to join Arsenal, wanting to live in London and work with manager Mikel Arteta, but any transfer hinges on both clubs agreeing on a fee. Pre-season training for Guimaraes is set to begin later this month.

• 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal told by agent Newcastle star available for £50m