And with Brazil's Guimaraes set to be part of a new-look Arsenal midfield, the club believe they are signing a player who will do exactly that. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThere are a number of reasons why Guimaraes was the player Arteta decided can ensure Arsenal are ready to fight on multiple fronts. Arsenal have a leadership group that supports club captain Odegaard but, with the addition of Guimaraes, they will be bringing in a player who is a natural leader. Arsenal have had campaigns seriously affected by injury, but Guimaraes has missed just 16 Premier League games since he signed for Newcastle in 2022. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementStaff at Newcastle have called him an "inspirational" figure and Arsenal and Arteta will be hoping he can produce the same feeling at Emirates Stadium.