Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes also remain options, although Eddie Howe has repeatedly stated that Guimaraes isn’t for sale, while Arsenal are unlikely to trigger his €117.5m release clause.

90min previously reported that in addition to a striker, Arsenal want to bring in a midfielder, with Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi on their shortlist.

Arsenal have made contact with Bruno Guimaraes' camp over a stunning transfer for the Newcastle star, according to reports.

Arsenal are prepared to pay the €117 million (£100m) release clause in Bruno’s Newcastle contract. This clause is only valid until June 30. Arsenal cannot sign Guimaraes without first making sales as they will breach the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Bruno Guimarães has been performing well in his second season at Newcastle, attracting interest from Arsenal. He has a release clause of 100 million pounds (116 million euros). If Bruno Guimarães is to leave northern England, it will have to be before summer. Newcastle's coach, Eddie Howe, has stated that the situation has been well planned and structured by the club, and he does not want constant speculation as he does not believe it is healthy for the player or for the club. Despite Newcastle's desire to keep one of their best players of the season, they also have to comply with profitability and sustainability rules (PSR).

Arsenal has been leading the race for Bruno Guimarães for months now. Newcastle United has set a release clause of 120M and has not intended to reduce it. The clause expires at the end of June, and the player can be taken without a prior agreement with Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães' contract does not end until 2028.

Bruno Guimaraes could depart this summer if a release clause in his contract is triggered. This is only in place until 30 June. The cost for Bruno could be around the €117 million (£100m) mark. Newcastle wants to keep him and build their team around him, but they are not in control of the situation.

Bruno Guimaraes has been attracting interest from several clubs, including Arsenal. Newcastle may have to sell due to their Financial Fair Play situation. Guimaraes has a release clause in excess of €100 million, but Newcastle won't insist on this fee when Champions League clubs come knocking due to a gentlemen's agreement with the player. Guimaraes would be open to joining Arsenal and working with Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal is another club showing interest in Bruno Guimarães. The club is looking to anticipate the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho and sees Bruno as a potential replacement.

Bruno Guimãraes's name has been regularly associated with Arsenal. However, Guimãraes is still a player of Newcastle and is not expected to leave the English club this summer despite the courtships. The Brazilian's agent has stated that he is 'very happy' in the North of England, and the former Lyonnais player has even made an offer for a house to settle permanently with his family. This indicates that the player, who signed a contract extension in October last year until 2028, is not in a hurry to leave, despite the rumours linking him to Arsenal recently.