Bruno deal on course, medical awaiting green light
Arsenal are closing in on Bruno Guimaraes. David Ornstein reports the deal is now on course for completion, with the 28-year-old waiting for Newcastle to grant permission for his medical (1). The club have already lined up a shirt number for the Brazilian midfielder (9). If it goes through, this is the statement signing your midfield has been waiting for since Xhaka left.
Nwaneri to Leipzig, buy-back clause in the works
Ethan Nwaneri is in advanced talks with RB Leipzig. The deal is worth €35–40m and Arsenal are considering inserting a buy-back clause (3). Leverkusen, AC Milan, and Marseille have all shown interest too. Losing an academy talent stings, but a buy-back clause keeps the door open.
Vini Jr: Mourinho project comes first
Vinicius Junior has spoken. He told Real Madrid's media channels he is focused on the new season under Jose Mourinho: "It's gone very well, meeting the new coach and the new players and training very hard" (4). In a separate interview, he added Mourinho "wants me to be like I've always been, happy, joyful and playing my football" (11). A meeting between Vini and Madrid is scheduled for Wednesday, with the club unwilling to increase its latest renewal offer. AS reports Madrid would demand at least €150m (5). That number hasn't scared Arsenal off.
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Osimhen swap rumour surfaces
Turkish outlet Fotomac claims Arsenal have made a swap proposal to Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen (6). Tottenham are also reportedly in the mix (10). It's a thin rumour for now, but the striker search is clearly not settled.
Fenerbahce circling Martinelli
Fenerbahce are linked with a move for Gabriel Martinelli (7). The Brazilian's output has dipped and new arrival Christos Tzolis has impressed internally. If a serious offer lands, it's one to watch.
Fan reactions
The Guimaraes news has the fanbase split between excitement and caution. On r/Gunners, a Lee Ryder report quoting Newcastle sources pushing back on the exit claims has some fans waiting for the Ornstein confirmation before celebrating. Meanwhile, a detailed passing analysis chart is making the rounds, showing Guimaraes filling the progressive passing profile Arsenal have missed since Granit Xhaka departed. Over on r/realmadrid, the Vini meeting scheduled for Wednesday is the main talking point, with growing optimism from Arsenal's side filtering through. Read the Vini discussion here. Check the Bruno debate on r/Gunners.
