Arsenal: Will confirmed injury blow affect Bruno Guimaraes transfer?

Arsenal youngster Louie Copley has confirmed he suffered an ACL rupture during the pre-season fixture against Real Betis.Unfortunately, his involvement Aviva Stadium was short-lived.However, the worst fears have been realised as the teenager is now facing a long spell on the sidelines.Taking to Instagram, Copley said:

CEO David Hopkinson hopes to deliver answers to 'dogged' reporters who keep asking when plans for a new stadium and training ground will be announced

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, with the midfielder said to have passed his medical and agreed a four-year deal, as Vinicius Jr looks set to remain at Real Madrid

Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle breaks silence on Bruno Guimaraes ahead of £75m Arsenal transfer  GB News

The latest transfer talk as the summer window starts to heat up with Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Arsenal and Liverpool eyeing two PSG transfers

Breaking down the main talking points as Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes nears a £75million move to Arsenal

Transfer Wednesday 5 August 2026 22:33, UK

Newcastle fired warning over new signing with ‘shades of Bruno Guimaraes’  talksport.com

While waiting for Vinicius, Arsenal secure his best partner, Bruno Guimaraes  MARCA

Arsenal agreed to a $100M transfer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian captain has 153 career Premier League appearances.

Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022 for £40 million, had informed the club earlier this summer that he wanted to join Arsenal if an acceptable offer was received.

The Brazilian is the king of midfield ‘duels’ – one of Mikel Arteta’s favourite buzzwords – but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions

Based on the cost involved and the quality and experience of the player, Arsenal's deal for Bruno Guimaraes is exceptional business.

NEWCASTLE are poised to sanction the sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75million. The Gunners have been pushing hard to sign the 28-year-old for the last month and are now finally closing in on a deal. It comes after Guimaraes arrived at Newcastle's pre-season training camp in Spain to ask new head coach Matthias

Arsenal to pay £75m for Bruno Guimaraes over 24 months  The Times

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder’s future has been the subject of frenzied speculation for weeks.