Mikel Arteta has backed Bruno Guimaraes to "ignite something different" in Premier League champions Arsenal.

The 28-year-old said he'd been enthused about joining Arsenal right from his initial contacts with sporting director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta.

Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle from French side Olympique Lyonnais in January 2022, has made 195 appearances in all competitions and scored 31 goals for the Premier League club.

Star forward Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with Real Madrid to 2032, the club announced on Thursday, quelling speculation about his future that had linked him with Arsenal.

After weeks of speculation, Arsenal have finally landed one of the standout signings of the summer, swooping in for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported £75 million fee.

Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported on Wednesday.

Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr is settling into life under new manager Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face, even as uncertainty swirls around his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

How close is Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to becoming an Arsenal player?

Premier League champions Arsenal are monitoring the contract situation of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and could make a move if the Brazilian fails to agree a new deal with the Spanish giants, according to The Athletic.

The 24-year-old joins the North London side for a reported fee of £34 million ($45.40 million), according to British media reports

Arsenal and France defender William Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury during the World Cup, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Aston Villa and Manchester City each have five players in the final four, while Chelsea and Crystal Palace have four apiece, underlining the depth of talent spread across the English Premier League.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after his team fell to defeat in the final on penalties on Saturday.

PSG became just the second club to retain the title in the Champions League era.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

From Jens Lehmann's rush of blood to 'Nayim from the halfway line', Arsenal will have to banish three decades of European final misery if they are to win the Champions League for the first time.

Arteta's side finally got their hands on the Premier League silverware in an emotional scene following Sunday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.