Arsenal take step closer to signing Bruno Guimaraes as Newcastle begin transfer talks

The Gunners want to make the Brazilian their first major signing of the summer transfer window, but saw an opening bid rejected by Newcastle on Monday.Standard Sport understands that Guimaraes, who has joined up with his current team-mates at their Spain pre-season camp, has expressed his desire to join the Gunners.It has been reported elsewhere that the Brazil star has already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract.There is an expectation that the deal gets done in the coming days, and now the Gunners will be buoyed by reports that Newcastle have identified their replacement for Guimaraes.Bruno GuimaraesLondon StandardAccording to O Jogo, Newcastle have made their first concrete move for Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt by contacting the Dane’s representatives to discuss a potentia