Calafiori urges Arsenal to sign Guimaraes and Vinicius

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has publicly called for the club to bring in top talent to defend their title.

Bruno Guimarães

player

View profile →

What happened. Arsenal are close to completing a £75m move for Bruno Guimaraes, with Calafiori urging the club to also pursue Vinicius Junior.

• Guimaraes is waiting to leave Newcastle's training camp to finalize the move.
• Arsenal are also interested in Vinicius Junior, whose contract expires next summer.
• Calafiori said 'We need these kind of players' after a 3-1 loss to Real Betis.

“We need these kind of players I think.”

— Riccardo Calafiori

The move is expected to be completed this week, strengthening Arsenal's title defense.

In this story

ArsenalR. CalafioriBruno Guimarães

More to read

Daily Mail Football

Newcastle did NOT want to sell £75m Bruno Guimaraes - but 'very emotional' captain asked to leave for Arsenal, reveals transfer chief

CaughtOffside

“Arsenal are getting a very special player” – Newcastle chief speaks out on Bruno Guimaraes transfer

Football.London

Newcastle United break silence on Bruno Guimaraes negotiations with Arsenal – 'Higher number'

Mirror Football

Arsenal star's gesture to Bruno Guimaraes ahead of £75m transfer comes to light