By Danong
Arsenal may boast one of the most formidable midfield pivots in the Premier League if reports from Thursday evening prove accurate.
It emerged across various outlets that Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Bruno Guimarães, with the Gunners expected to pay north of £70 million for the Brazilian.
Should the deal go through as expected, it would represent a massive coup for Arsenal, who would then possess a midfield pivot to be envied by every one of their rivals.
Declan Rice would finally have a partner who complements him, someone capable of shouldering build-up responsibility while still allowing him to operate as the deeper-lying six.
Moreover, both players share a knack for crashing the box and finding the net from the edge of the area, and both rank among the game's elite set-piece takers. In short, this would be Mikel Arteta's dream midfield.
That said, while Guimarães arrives, Ethan Nwaneri appears to be heading out. Arsenal have made the bold decision to let him leave, with Matteo Moretto reporting that the youngster is now "not untouchable."
AC Milan hold an interest, as do RB Leipzig, though European clubs are not alone in monitoring the situation; Fulham and Everton are also keeping tabs on developments.
Arsenal remain willing to sanction a permanent departure but do not wish to relinquish their hold on the player entirely, so an interesting clause may well feature in any exit deal.
Meanwhile, Vinícius Júnior, according to Hand of Arsenal, has been advised by his representatives, following an analysis of where he might move next, that he suits Arsenal's tactical setup.
Consequently, a switch to the Emirates could well represent the best path forward for him.

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