Arsenal’s incoming sporting director, Andrea Berta, is planning a summer raid. His aim? Newcastle United’s midfield dynamo Bruno Guimarães.
AS reports the Italian had pursued him through his Atlético Madrid years—once from Audax, then Lyon—and now seeks to right past mistakes by bringing him to North London.
According to Footballtalk.com, Jorginho and Thomas Partey will depart when their contracts expire in June, leaving gaping holes in midfield.
Arsenal’s plans include signing Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi, but Berta’s real passion lies with Bruno. Guimarães is content at Newcastle—he calls Tyneside his second home and leads the club as captain.
But with Newcastle on the brink of missing Champions League qualification, a verbal pact reportedly allows his exit for around £60–70 million.
He’s not a role player. Since joining from Lyon in January 2022, he’s become a force: fierce in duels, slippery in tight spaces, creative in service, and relentless in pressing.
For Arsenal it’s about more than numbers. Berta wants statement-makers. Zubimendi and Guimarães would transform the engine room. But if he prioritises Bruno, it signals bold ambition: immediate strength, European edge, long-term control.
This move is urgent. Opportunities fade fast. Newcastle hold the cards—but if Champions League slips away, Berta could move swiftly. Arsenal will need to pay close to that agreed fee, perhaps more, but the payoff would echo through seasons.
It’s about purpose. About forging identity. About Arsenal reclaiming title credentials with a midfield led by Guimarães.
Berta knows the stakes. And he wants to win them.