Arsenal told to pay £100m to sign Brazilian star

Arsenal will reportedly need to spend £100 million to purchase Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer.

The Gunners have held a long-term interest in the Brazil international and they were initially keen on him during his time at Lyon.

The club have now revived their pursuit, but The Telegraph claim that the Magpies are reluctant to sanction his sale for a lower fee.

Arsenal have offered £55m as an opening sum for the 28-year-old and they are expected to make a renewed offer in the next 48 hours.

Amidst this, the Magpies have set a staggering price tag of £100m and may not accept anything less to part ways with their captain.

Guimaraes has stayed calm regarding his future, but the Magpies could be compelled to lower their valuation if he hands in a transfer request.

As things stand, nothing of that sort has happened, and it remains to be seen how much Arsenal are willing to bid as a second proposal.