Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal transfer twist as Newcastle 'prepare £34m offer' for replacement

Bruno Guimaraes may have moved one step closer to completing a move to Arsenal, with Newcastle weighing up Inter Milan midfielder Petar Sucic as a replacement.While Newcastle sources have repeatedly insisted that no club-to-club talks have taken place and that they have received no official approach, the Gunners have largely been dealing with intermediaries.As such, the Magpies are bracing themselves for another painful exit by lining up a replacement for Guimaraes.According to Corriere dello Sport, Newcastle have joined Premier League rivals Leeds in expressing an interest in Sucic and are prepared to submit an offer worth between €35m and €40m (£30m and £34m).Inter, however, are adamant that Sucic - who scored against Arsenal in the Champions League last season - is not for sale, although that position could change if their valuation of €45m (£38.4m) is met.Petar Sucic celebrates scoring against Arsenal last seasonAFP via Getty ImagesIn addition, the report states that Newcastle are, at least, prepared to test Inter’s resolve for one of the brightest young midfielders around.As a central midfielder, and with Guimaraes being linked with Arsenal, naturally interest in Sucic will be seen as Newcastle making plans for life after their captain.Despite only being 22, Sucic has become a key player for both club and country over the past year. He made 54 appearances across all competitions for Inter last season and started three times for Croatia at this summer’s World Cup.