Arsenal plans to sign Bruno Guimarães for almost R$600 million

The parties already have a verbal agreement forwarded, and the total package should be defined at around 80 million pounds (approximately R$590 million at current prices). The initial information was published by ESPN and confirmed by the report.

Negotiations have progressed in the last few hours, and the agreement between the clubs is treated as a matter of details. The Brazilian midfielder has also given the go-ahead for the move and is expected to sign a five-year contract with the London team.

The possible transfer represents one of the biggest sales in Newcastle's history. Hired in January 2022 from Lyon, Bruno Guimarães established himself as one of the English club's main players and became captain of the team until becoming an absolute starter in the Brazilian team at this year's World Cup.

The Brazilian's arrival fulfills an old wish of coach Mikel Arteta, who sought to reinforce the midfield with a player with greater construction capacity and intensity without the ball. Bruno will compete for position with Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi.

With the verbal agreement in place, Arsenal and Newcastle finalize the final negotiation adjustments. The next step will be to carry out the midfielder's medical examinations.