Mikel Arteta opens up on Arsenal transfer moves amid Bruno Guimaraes steps - 'Hopefully very soon'

SportFootballNewcastle United FC Transfer NewsArsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes is still rumbling on18:23, 29 Jul 2026Mikel Arteta and Bruno GuimaraesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opened up on his club's transfer business as they continue to be linked with a move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.‌The Brazilian has been a target for the Gunners all summer, although there has been no official club-to-club contact or official bids put in for the United midfielder.‌That could all be about to change, amid reports of ongoing talks between intermediaries behind the scenes, and Arteta admits that they are hoping to move on a couple of targets 'very soon' after identifying the players they want.‌That is likely to include Guimaraes, while his Brazil teammate Vinicius Jr is also someon