After losing the Premier League title two seasons in a row to Manchester City, Arsenal could now lose Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to Pep Guardiola's side.
According to GiveMeSport, the Brazilian midfielder prefers a move to Premier League champions Man City over Arsenal.
The Gunners are in a battle with the Premier League champions in the race to sign the Newcastle midfielder.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking to make additions to his squad as he aims to end Man City's dominance in the Premier League.
Both Arteta and his mentor Guardiola want to sign the Newcastle midfielder this summer, who has a £100 million release clause in his contract at St. James' Park.
Arsenal and Man City were both eyeing a move for Declan Rice last summer and the Gunners eventually won the race to sign the Englishman.
However, they could lose out in the race to sign Guimaraes now that the player is keen on a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will do everything in his power to keep the Lyon midfielder at the club but the lure of playing for one of the world's biggest clubs under Guardiola would be too good to pass up on the midfielder.
It seems that many teams have paid attention to the 26-year-old player, who scored seven goals and provided ten assists last season for the Magpies.
It looks like Arsenal and Man City will both be involved in the race to win top honors again next season.
Their summer transfer business could determine their fate next season as Arteta plans to sign a striker and a midfielder.
The departure of Man City can take this midfielder's game to another level
Joining Man City would give Guimaraes the best chance of winning silverware next season as the Sky Blues have made it a habit to win trophies.
Man City have won the Premier League title for the fourth time in a row and if they can sign Guimaraes, one of the best midfielders in the league, they may start the season as favorites to win it for the fifth time in a row.
Guimaraes would love the chance to play with players like Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and others.
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