Arsenal look set to land their marquee midfield signing, with Sky Sports reporting that the Gunners have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for captain Bruno Guimaraes.
The Brazilian, who still had two years left on his St James' Park contract, has reportedly been given the green light to travel for a medical ahead of finalising his move to north London.
Guimaraes has been a talismanic figure for Newcastle since arriving from Lyon, developing into one of the Premier League's most influential midfielders and eventually taking the club captaincy. His departure would represent a major blow for Eddie Howe's side, but a significant coup for Arsenal, who have been strengthening their midfield options as they push for major honours.
Details of personal terms and an official announcement are yet to emerge, but according to Sky Sports, the fee has been settled and the move now appears to be progressing towards completion. Should it go through, Guimaraes would add further steel and creativity to an Arsenal side already being tipped as genuine title contenders this season.