By Danong
According to the Daily Mail's Craig Hope, Arsenal have Newcastle braced for their approach for Bruno Guimaraes, with the UK representatives of the Brazilian already holding talks with the Gunners over a transfer.
David Ornstein has since reported that Arsenal made a verbal offer through intermediaries to sign Guimaraes from Newcastle, with a proposal below £60m turned down. Newcastle, meanwhile, insist the Brazil international is not for sale.
Beyond Guimaraes, Arsenal are also reportedly keeping tabs on Alex Scott, with the English champions expected to rival Manchester United in a £60 million-plus battle for the Englishman, per the Daily Mail.
Elsewhere, Arsenal have offered £5m for Leicester prodigy Jeremy Monga (16), plus a 10 per cent sell-on clause, but the Foxes have rejected the bid.
While Leicester have reduced their initial £15 million valuation, they are still holding out for £10 million plus a 15 per cent sell-on clause. With Monga only wanting Arsenal, the Gunners are likely to return with an improved offer until a deal is struck.
On a more positive note, Arsenal have confirmed they have activated their option to buy to sign Piero Hincapié permanently from Bayer Leverkusen, with the £34.5 million deal expected to go through on 1 July.
While Hincapie arrives on a permanent deal, Gabriel Jesus could be heading in the opposite direction. Talk Juve reports that Juventus want the Brazilian, though the club will only sanction his exit if he agrees to a pay cut.
As for Leandro Trossard, Al-Diraiyah are keen to sign him from the Saudi Pro League, with the Middle Eastern club prepared to offer around £17 million to secure the Belgian's signature, per Nieuwsblad.
Should Trossard depart, his exit could open the door for a left-winger signing, with a big-money move for Morgan Rogers potentially on the cards.
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