By OkayGoal 
According to Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are readying a fresh offer north of £70 million, having already seen a £65m opening bid knocked back. Newcastle, though, aren’t budging easily — the i Paper reports the Magpies want a fixed fee of £92 million, desperate to avoid a repeat of the Sandro Tonali saga.
The Brazilian Wants Out
Here’s the real kicker: David Ornstein says Guimaraes himself has told Newcastle he wants this move. When a player of his stature starts pushing behind the scenes, deals have a habit of accelerating fast.
Why Arsenal Are Prepared to Pay Big
Missing out on Champions League football next season leaves Newcastle horribly exposed to raids on their star names — and Guimaraes, fresh off World Cup duty, could be the next big departure from St James’ Park.
At 28, he’s entering peak form: Premier League-proven, dynamic, and equally comfortable breaking up play or driving attacks. Personal terms are unlikely to be a sticking point.
The Declan Rice Factor
Perhaps the biggest winner here isn’t even Arteta — it’s Declan Rice. Overworked for both club and country in recent months, Rice would finally get a genuine midfield partner to share the burden, keeping him sharper for when it matters most.