Arsenal have reportedly turned up the heat on their pursuit of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with Brazilian media claiming the Gunners have now lodged an improved offer worth £72.5million for the Brazil international.
According to a report from EPL Index, Mikel Arteta's side are determined to strengthen their midfield options and view Guimaraes as a priority target this summer, having reportedly stepped up their efforts with this latest proposal.
The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League's most consistent performers since joining Newcastle, and any move to lure him to north London would represent a significant statement of intent from Arsenal as they continue their push to close the gap on the division's top sides.
It remains to be seen how Newcastle will respond to the reported approach, with the Magpies likely to resist any attempts to sell one of their key players without a fight. Nothing has been confirmed by either club at this stage, and the story should be treated as a developing transfer rumour rather than an agreed deal.