Bruno Guimaraes deal agreed at £75M
It is done. Arsenal and Newcastle have agreed a £75M fee for Bruno Guimaraes (1) (3). The Brazilian midfielder becomes the most expensive player over age 26 ever signed. Ornstein had it first, and the deal is now finalised. Your midfield just got a major upgrade.
The dressing room believes Vinicius is coming
This is not just paper talk. The Arsenal dressing room reportedly expects Vinicius Jr to arrive from Real Madrid (5) (6). Ornstein confirmed the club has been working on the deal longer than anyone knew, and there is optimism inside the Emirates. The player wants a salary close to €28–30M per year. Ornstein put the chances at 50/50, not a guarantee, but not a fantasy either.
Carragher: sign Vinicius, win the Champions League
Jamie Carragher did not hold back: "I think the Vinicius Junior thing is really interesting in that I do think you need something like that to win the Champions League" (7). Arsenal have reached two finals without getting over the line. Carragher believes Vinicius is the piece that changes that.
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Gabriel and Martinelli available for Betis tonight
Both Gabriels are back. Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli are available for Wednesday's friendly against Real Betis in Dublin after their World Cup commitments (2). A chance to shake off the summer rust.
Monga debuts for City after snubbing Arsenal
Jeremy Monga, the £10M teenager who rejected Arsenal, made his debut for Manchester City in a pre-season win (8). The 15-year-old has been compared to Eden Hazard. One that got away.
Fan reactions
The mood is split between excitement and nerves. Ornstein's 50/50 verdict on Vinicius has fans refreshing every update, while the Bruno Guimaraes deal has most convinced. A FotMob graphic showing Bruno and Declan Rice in the same Team of the Season midfield did the rounds and got people talking. Read more on r/Gunners.
