Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will soon be able to get a closer look at how Bruno Guimaraes would get on in his system.

The Newcastle midfielder has been linked with a move to Arsenal for some time as incoming sporting director Andrea Berta prepares to oversee a huge overhaul in midfield.

With Thomas Partey and Jorginho both expected to depart North London this summer, the Gunners are in the market for several replacements.

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Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi appears to be the top target with a deal believed to be at an advanced stage ahead of the summer.

The Spaniard has previously turned down Arsenal along with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. With another addition likely need, Guimaraes could be the chosen target having again impressed this season while also guiding Newcastle to Carabao Cup glory.

A different competition entirely is now Guimaraes' focus as he prepares with Brazil for a World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

After drawing their last two games in the November international break,

The two Premier League stars are regulars for Brazil and have started in midfield and defence respectively for the last three games. With that in mind, Arteta will surely have another opportunity to see how Guimaraes gets on with Gabriel behind him as that would likely be the chosen set-up if he joined Arsenal.

That game against Colombia is set for the early hours of Friday morning where a win for Brazil would see them go above their opponents. Guimaraes has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal and Manchester City.

Though Newcastle have just won a trophy, the former Lyon man will likely want to be back playing Champions League football.

A spot in the Conference League at worst has already been secured but a top-five finish will place Newcastle back among Europe's elite.

If that does not happen, Eddie Howe and Co. may be fearing the worst especially with based on some reports in Spain.

According to , there is however, The have since claimed that is not the case.

Either way, Arsenal will certainly be in the race for Guimaraes ahead of the 2025/26 campaign with Berta likely wanting to make a strong impression in his first transfer window at the club.