Arsenal is interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes, but former England international Chris Waddle believes a move for the Brazilian midfielder does not make much sense.
The Gunners have been linked with Guimaraes as they continue to look for ways to strengthen their midfield, despite already having considerable depth in that area. Arsenal has assembled a strong squad and is still being linked with some of the Premier League’s leading players.
Waddle questions Arsenal’s interest
Arsenal won the league last season and also reached the Champions League final, making it difficult for some observers to understand why the club would prioritise another high-profile midfielder.
Guimaraes is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and would not be expected to join Arsenal simply to be a squad player. Given his reputation and likely transfer fee, he would almost certainly expect to play regularly if he completed a move to the Emirates.
At Newcastle, Guimaraes is one of the first names on the team sheet and also serves as the club captain. His importance to the Magpies means they are not keen to part with one of their key players, although circumstances could eventually change.
Waddle shares his opinion
According to the Metro, Waddle questioned both the logic behind the reports and whether there was any substance to the speculation linking Guimaraes with Arsenal.
He said: “I don’t get Arsenal. They’ve got a big squad as it is, and I just don’t understand why they keep getting linked with these players.
“Mind you, it could just be his agent pushing stories. I’m surprised Arsenal are linked with him. He’s nearly 30 and he’s going to want at least a four year contract, so I don’t see where that story has come from.”
Waddle’s comments reflect the uncertainty surrounding Arsenal’s reported interest. While Guimaraes remains one of the Premier League’s outstanding midfielders, Newcastle’s determination to keep him and Arsenal’s existing strength in midfield could make any potential transfer difficult to justify.
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I want my club to put in more effort this season so that they can win the champions league and premier league together this season. If they are looking for a midfield Mikel Arteta should be more careful about the midfielder he his going for season. I have been a fan of the club for over twenty years now. I pray and wish them the best this season.
Waddle says why do we keep getting linked to these players then says maybe it’s the agents. We get linked to these players because lazy journalists and obscure sports outlets just put our name to any player. Do you really think our people doing the transfer negotiations would share our interest to these publications. It’s tedious seeing us get linked to every Tom, Dick and Harry without any real substance to the stories.
We’re been linked with these players because Arsenal is the most appealing project in Europe right now. So therefore,Bruno?is a yes baby.
Chances are – Bruno is never coming to us.
Our history favours Brazilians over Argentinians. In the past, only Nelson Vivas (Defender 1998–2001) and Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper 2012–2020) ave chosen us.
Bruno is Brazilian…