Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to move to Arsenal, with the Premier League champions now leveraging their title-winning status to land one of the division's most complete midfielders.

The Brazil international, who turns 29 in November, has made his desire for a switch to north London clear. At 29, he would be the oldest player Arsenal have signed for a significant fee in the Kroenke era — yet his ability to make an immediate impact is precisely what the club are seeking at this stage of their project.

Arsenal's 'win window' strategy

Two days after Arsenal's title celebrations at Selhurst Park in May, co-chair Josh Kroenke was already plotting the next step. Speaking at the club's training ground, he outlined the philosophy driving their summer activity.