Bruno Guimarães is yours, and the No. 39 means everything
Bruno Guimarães is an Arsenal player. The £75m move from Newcastle is done (2). He will wear the No. 39 shirt, a number he calls "magical" and deeply personal. "The number tells a story more beautiful than words can say," Guimarães wrote (3).
When asked what fans can expect, the Brazil midfielder did not dodge. "I would say I can pass the ball, run a lot and play like a warrior. I'll never give up" (2).
Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle admitted the decision was already made before he arrived. "I met him quickly, but the decision was already made" (4).
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Pre-season final awaits against Dortmund
Your team faces Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season match with silverware on the line (9). The fixture is part of Arsenal's final preparations before the Premier League opener against Coventry City on Friday, August 21.
Arsenal line up Alvarez swap deal
The club are planning a swap offer for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with Viktor Gyokeres heading the other way (6). No agreement yet, but the interest is concrete.
Konsa on the radar, Villa are worried
Aston Villa are genuinely concerned they could lose Ezri Konsa to Arsenal (7). The centre-back is a serious target, and Villa fear he may push for the move.
Romero wants the move, Spurs say no
Cristian Romero is open to joining Arsenal. Tottenham are resisting, with ENIC involved in the decision (1) (8) (12). A cross-London move of this magnitude would be explosive, but Spurs' ownership stance makes it difficult.
Galatasaray turn to Gabriel
Galatasaray, having failed to sign Leao, have switched their left-wing search to Arsenal's Gabriel (5). No indication yet on whether Arsenal would entertain an offer.
Esposito interest, Scott ruled out
Arsenal maintain interest in Inter Milan attacker Francesco Pio Esposito, seen as a potential upgrade on Gabriel Jesus (11). Meanwhile, the club have been ruled out of the race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott (10).
Norgaard spotted in Arsenal colours
Christian Norgaard has been pictured in an Arsenal hoodie as Everton brace for his signing. A small moment, but one that has not gone unnoticed by fans (13).
Fan reactions
The fanbase is buzzing about Guimarães, and the energy around his arrival is infectious. Supporters are sharing clips of him saying "The Arsenal" and noticing former player Edu commenting "Good Luck" on his latest post, which has only added to the sense this is a signing that fits.
