Bruno Guimaraes deal close
This one looks real. Newcastle and Arsenal are in active talks over Bruno Guimaraes, and Brazilian journalist Venê Casagrande reports the midfielder will undergo a medical Monday ahead of signing a contract through 2030 (1) (2). The fee: £75m, broken down as £70m fixed plus £10m in add-ons according to Bruno Andrade. Newcastle have pushed back against claims the deal is already done, but Fabrizio Romano told fans to "get ready."
Girona friendly underway
Your team are on the pitch. The pre-season friendly away to Girona kicked off at 7pm BST (8). It is the first match action of the summer, with Arteta mixing youth into the squad while several internationals are still returning from World Cup duty.
Rice ready to go immediately
Declan Rice has told Arteta he will be fit and available from day one of pre-season (5). No easing in. He wants to hit the ground running ahead of the title defence.
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Dortmund want Nwaneri permanently
Borussia Dortmund want Ethan Nwaneri, and not on loan. The German club is pushing for a permanent deal after the young midfielder spent time at Marseille (6). Arteta has integrated academy prospects this pre-season, but Dortmund are serious.
Young striker, defensive options, and Konsa competition
Arsenal are closing in on 16-year-old Crystal Palace striker Mylo Bernard (3). On the defensive side, Sporting's Maxi Araujo has been offered to both Arsenal and Liverpool (7). Meanwhile, Liverpool could also enter the race for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa, a player Arsenal admire (4).
Fan reactions
Supporters are buzzing about Bruno Guimaraes. The medical report from Venê Casagrande has fans convinced the deal is done, with the £75m fee and contract length circulating widely across r/Gunners. There is also chatter about Christian Norgaard heading to Everton for £7m, a quiet outgoing that would clear more room in midfield. See the full thread
