Arsenal Agrees Personal Terms with Vinicius Jr. and Nears Bruno Guimaraes Deal
The Gunners are making significant moves in the transfer market, targeting two high-profile midfield additions to bolster their squad.
The story
Arsenal has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on personal terms with Real Madrid's Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr. This comes as the London club also verbally agreed a fee, reported to be around £77 million, with Newcastle United for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, though negotiations over bonuses and agent fees are still ongoing.
These ambitious pursuits signal a strong intent from Arsenal to bolster their squad following the conclusion of the World Cup. Vinicius Jr., valued at €140 million by Transfermarkt, has a contract with Real Madrid until summer 2027, and Arsenal will still need to negotiate with his current club for a permanent transfer. Meanwhile, Guimaraes is not expected to join Newcastle's pre-season training, suggesting his move could finalize soon.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | Lille | Manchester City | £86 million |
| Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United | Barcelona | €80 million |
| Karim Adeyemi | Borussia Dortmund | Barcelona | €22 million |
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