Arsenal: Bruno Guimaraes reveals Declan Rice and Gabriel messages during transfer talks

Bruno Guimaraes received messages from Gabriel and Declan Rice ahead of joining Arsenal in a £75million move. The Brazilian was on Saturday unveiled as the Gunners’ biggest summer signing to date, signing a four-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, to swap Newcastle for north London. Guimaraes has been brought in by Mikel Arteta to provide competition for and play alongside the likes of Rice and fellow midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who struggled with fitness and form in the latter stages of last season. The 28-year-old joins a Brazilian continent at the Emirates Stadium, which includes Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel…