Bruno Guimarães became the most expensive midfielder aged 28 or older when Arsenal completed his £75m signing from Newcastle. The Brazilian midfielder's acquisition represents a move designed for immediate impact rather than long-term development, given he will enter his 30s before the 2026-27 season begins.
Guimarães excels at drawing fouls and converting set-piece opportunities, aligning with Arsenal's established tactical strengths. His versatility across midfield positions in Mikel Arteta's preferred 4-3-3 setup provides crucial cover with Declan Rice managing hamstring issues and Martin Ødegaard limited to 40% of available Premier League minutes last season.
The midfielder's injury record adds to his appeal, as availability has rarely been a concern throughout his career. This combination of tactical flexibility and consistency makes him a direct solution to Arsenal's midfield depth requirements.
