Newcastle United appear to be planning for life without Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal's interest in the Brazilian midfielder reportedly gathering pace. According to EPL Index, the Magpies have identified Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson as a potential replacement should Guimaraes depart St James' Park.
The report suggests Newcastle are keen to get ahead of any potential sale by lining up alternatives, with the Swedish international emerging as a name of interest at the club. Larsson has established himself as one of the Bundesliga's more promising young midfielders during his time in Frankfurt, and is understood to be on Newcastle's radar as they weigh up their options in midfield.
While nothing is confirmed regarding Guimaraes' future, Arsenal's pursuit is said to be intensifying, prompting Newcastle to explore contingency plans. Should the Brazilian eventually leave, Larsson could be viewed as a like-for-like option to strengthen Eddie Howe's squad. For now, though, this remains speculation rather than an imminent deal, with much depending on how Arsenal's approach for Guimaraes develops in the coming weeks.