Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes
With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.
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A Brazilian football player who assisted Vinicius Junior's goal.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Captain of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal star.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
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With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.
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