Bruno Guimaraes buzzing to help Mikel Arteta ‘make dynasty’ at Arsenal
By Jim van Wijk, Press Association
Bruno Guimaraes is relishing being part of Mikel Arteta’s quest to “make a dynasty” at Arsenal.
Having swept past Manchester City in the Community Shield, the Gunners opened the defence of their Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium.
Guimaraes missed the chance to make his home debut on Friday night because of a groin problem picked up against City, who were well beaten 3-0 in Cardiff.
The Brazil, though, has every confidence his £75million switch to Arsenal from Newcastle sees him part of a group ready to dominate on all fronts.
“Since the first time I spoke to him (Arteta), he wants to make a dynasty here, trying to win everything as possible and I am always very excited of his idea,” Guimaraes said in an interview with the Men In Blazers network on YouTube.
“Everything is very new for me, and I am just trying to get used to the players, to the manager, to the staff, the way he works.
“I can say that I am still finding my best way in the group, but I love it (here).
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Guimaraes is happy to be deployed wherever needed as he looks to cement a place in Arsenal’s formidable midfield.
“I can play every position in the midfield, but this just depends on Mikel’s ideas,” the Brazilian said.
“He said to me that I can play everywhere, and I said yes, it just depends on you and where he wanted me to play. I am just ready to play for Arsenal, no matter where.”
Guimaraes added: “I don’t have like one target – we go for everything. I think the potential we have in this team is unbelievable.
“I don’t want to put targets, we need to think game again and let’s see how far we can go, but with this team, I have a big chance of winning trophies.”
Arsenal head to Aston Villa on Monday night, when England defender Ezri Konsa could be in contention to face his former club following a £51m move last week.
Having not featured against Manchester City and then also being left out for the Coventry match, Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly closing in on a switch to Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal.
Arteta is also expected to look to further strengthen Arsenal’s attacking options ahead of the transfer deadline, with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez said to remain the club’s top target.
