According to reports, Arsenal have received a \u2018green light\u2019 over a deal for Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes as they plot an \u2018\u00a380m bid\u2019.<\/p>\n
In recent days, it has emerged that the Gunners<\/a> are making a move to sign Guimaraes, who is a long-term target for the Premier League giants.<\/p>\n Guimaraes<\/a>, who is only under contract until 2028, is among a host of Newcastle players who could follow Anthony Gordon in leaving following their failure to qualify for Europe, with Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall also linked with exits.<\/p>\n Arsenal are active in the transfer market after winning the Premier League but losing in the Champions League final, with a centre-midfielder and left winger among their priorities.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, a report claimed Arsenal have failed with an opening bid worth around \u00a360m for Guimaraes, but they do plan on returning with an improved proposal.<\/a><\/p>\n READ: Newcastle line up Man Utd target as Bruno Guimaraes talks gives Arsenal \u2018confidence\u2019 of \u00a380m deal<\/a><\/p>\n Now, Football Transfers are reporting that Arsenal made their first move for Guimaraes after he gave them the \u2018green light\u2019 to make contact with Newcastle, with the Gunners \u2018granted permission\u2019 to try to complete the signing.<\/p>\n While the report also states Arsenal are \u2018not inclined to make a bid\u2019 for Bournemouth\u2019s Alex Scott as an alternative, they are said to have buy-in from Guimaraes.<\/p>\n The report explains:<\/p>\n \u2018And now FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal the bid came about after Guimaraes gave Arsenal the green light to explore a deal.<\/p>\n \u2018FootballTransfers understands Arsenal never approach a club regarding a potential transfer unless they have spoken to the player involved first.\u2019<\/p>\n READ MORE: Barcelona midfielder reacts after Arsenal try to persuade him to join<\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal \u2018plan \u00a380m bid\u2019 for Bruno Guimaraes<\/p>\n