Newcastle United have reportedly had a bid accepted for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, a man Arsenal fans desperately want Mikel Arteta to sign this month
By Harry Brent
“A well organised and well run club knows what they’re going to do in December so that when January gets here they do there business nice and early. We have 18 days till the next game which would’ve been perfect to introduce some new players and get them settled. But we dither,” tweeted another.
The news comes at a bad time for Arsenal fans who have endured a tough few weeks watching their side score just once in their last six outings.
In a further blow, reports from Italy suggest that Juventus are on the verge of signing Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic – who Arsenal have been pursuing as a potential replacement for the exiled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
As for Guimaraes, whether he’d be interested in a move to St James’ Park remains to be seen, though it’s understood the north-east side would be willing to quadruple his wages to seal the deal.
The Magpies have been busy in the January transfer window, but have had numerous approaches for players rejected due in part to the uncertainty surrounding their future in the top flight.
Most recently, a move for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos collapsed at the last minute, though the club has managed to get deals for Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood over the line.
