Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes as part of triple summer swoop, as Virgil van Dijk receives huge Saudi offer – Paper Round

Arsenal are eyeing moves for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and striker Alexander Isak, as well as Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, as part of a triple summer swoop under incoming new chief Andrea Berta. Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has received a huge offer from Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Reds striker Darwin Nunez is expected to leave Anfield this summer.

Arsenal could boost their squad with the arrival of three huge names in the summer transfer market, it has been claimed.

According to a report in The Sun, The Gunners will make moves for Newcastle stars Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak, while Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is also a target.

"Arsenal want to sign Bruno Guimaraes as part of a stunning triple summer transfer spree under incoming new chief Andrea Berta," reads the article.

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"Spanish outlet AS claims Berta is ready to arrive in London with a bang by moving for superstar Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes.

"Incoming Arsenal chief Berta is said to be a huge fan of Guimaraes, having tried to sign him three times while at Atletico.

"And he has already contacted the Samba star's representatives to inform them that Guimaraes is at the top of Arsenal's shopping list this summer.

"The Athletic’s David Ornstein claims Mikel Arteta is also desperate to sign team-mate Alexander Isak, 25, and has made the Swede his No. 1 striker target.

"Finally, AS adds that Arsenal are confident of completing a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, 26, for £50 million."

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Van Dijk receives £16.8m offer from Al Hilal

Virgil van Dijk is considering a move to the Saudi Pro League after Al Hilal submitted a formal offer to the defender.

The Mirror claims Al Hilal have offered the Liverpool defender - who is out of contract in the summer - a deal worth £16.8 million.

"Virgil van Dijk is weighing up a contract offer worth £16.8 million from the Saudi Pro League," reads the article.

"Al-Hilal are said to have put forward an offer for the star who, as it stands, will be without a club in the summer. Van Dijk is in the final months of his Liverpool contract, in addition to Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and yet to come to terms with The Reds over a deal.

"The Saudi side, who already boast the talents of Aleksandr Mitrovic and Ruben Neves, recently saw Neymar's departure to Santos and can offset some of that burden in the ex-Celtic and Southampton star's direction. L'Equipe reports Van Dijk has received a blockbuster offer but has yet to provide a response as he prefers to focus on the final stretch of the season."

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Nunez expected to leave Liverpool

Darwin Nunez is "expected" to leave Liverpool this summer, according to a report in the Liverpool Echo.

Nunez has suffered an inconsistent time at Anfield and missed a penalty in The Reds' shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

"Darwin Nunez is reportedly likely to leave Liverpool this summer and the club are said to already have a replacement lined up for the Uruguayan striker," the outlet states.

"Fabrizio Romano meanwhile, claims the Uruguayan is 'expected' to leave Anfield once the season ends. Despite his form, he should have no shortage of suitors if Liverpool decide to part ways with him.

"Romano adds that Liverpool are in the mix for Arsenal target Alexander Isak as a potential replacement for Nunez - but Newcastle United will require a bid in excess of £67m to even consider parting ways with the Sweden international.

"'The priority target for Arsenal but also Liverpool are closely monitoring the situation of Alexander Isak', Romano said on his YouTube channel."

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