Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expanded on why he pursued Bruno Guimaraes, detailing the specific qualities he believes the Brazilian will add, and confirmed the club could make further signings this summer. Speaking after the £75m Newcastle United midfielder was unveiled to fans at Emirates Stadium, Arteta said Guimaraes offers positional versatility, quick ball-winning and progression of play, and a genuine goal threat, calling him a player who can help Arsenal reach "the next level" as they defend their Premier League title.
Guimaraes, 28, missed Arsenal's 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund but is expected to be involved when they face Como on Wednesday. His arrival deepens an already strong midfield containing Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino, and follows the signings of Christos Tzolis and free-transfer goalkeeper Illan Meslier, after a failed pursuit of Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, who signed a new deal in Spain. Arteta also gave injury updates, saying Jurrien Timber remains "weeks away" from fitness while William Saliba continues to recover from a back problem.
- Arteta details Guimaraes' versatility, ball-winning and goal-scoring qualities
- £75m signing missed Dortmund defeat, tipped to face Como
- Timber still weeks away from return; Saliba also out injured
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Bruno Guimaraes is a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder who has just joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for a reported £75m. He is known for his energy, tackling and ability to drive play forward, and his signing is one of several Arsenal have made this summer as they look to build on winning last season's Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta is Arsenal's manager, and his comments about Guimaraes reflect the club's broader recruitment plans, which have also included forward Christos Tzolis and goalkeeper Illan Meslier, following an unsuccessful attempt to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Arsenal already have several established midfielders, including Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, so Guimaraes's arrival adds further competition and depth in that area of the team.
The club are also managing fitness concerns for two key defenders, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, which is relevant context for how Arsenal are assessing their squad options as the new season gets under way.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “Guimaraes can take us to the next level – Arteta”.