Arsenal are reportedly ready to intensify their pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães by submitting an improved transfer offer in the coming days.

The Gunners have identified the Brazilian midfielder as one of their top targets ahead of the new Premier League season and are expected to resume negotiations with Newcastle after an initial bid, believed to be worth around £70 million, failed to secure an agreement.

Reports indicate that Arsenal have already reached an understanding with Guimarães regarding personal terms, meaning discussions between the two clubs remain the final obstacle to completing the transfer.

Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield options as Arsenal aim to challenge for major honours next season.

Guimarães is viewed as an ideal addition due to his ability to control possession, break up opposition attacks, and contribute creatively in the final third.

Despite Arsenal’s determination, convincing Newcastle to sell their captain is expected to be difficult. The Magpies regard the 28-year-old as one of the most influential figures in the squad, and the club is under no immediate pressure to part ways with one of its key players.

Negotiations are expected to continue over the coming week as Arsenal prepare a revised proposal that better reflects Newcastle’s valuation of the Brazil international.

Should the transfer be completed, Guimarães would become one of Arsenal’s biggest signings of the summer and significantly strengthen Arteta’s squad ahead of another demanding domestic and European campaign.

Newcastle, however, are expected to hold firm unless they receive an offer they consider impossible to reject.