Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal close in on Bruno Guimaraes, Man Utd learn Lewis Hall decision, Liverpool get Barcola boost

Arsenal is nearing an £80 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, while other Premier League clubs are actively pursuing various transfer targets. The report also covers updates on Vinicius Jr and managerial changes at Real Madrid.
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Arsenal and Newcastle have entered formal discussions over the transfer of the midfielder, who wants to join the champions
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Arsenal are close to signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United after both sides reached an “agreement” over an £80m deal for the midfielder.
After Arsenal’s opening bid for the 28-year-old was knocked back, talks between the clubs progressed on Tuesday and Guimaraes is close to getting his move.
The deal represents a key piece of business of Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal’s title defence - while Newcastle will be left to wave goodbye to another key player following the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Vinicius Jr continues , too, although Real Madrid are said to have offered fresh terms to the Brazilian after his return to training this week.
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