Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer said in an interview that after signing Guimaraes, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may have assembled the best midfield combination in the world.

According to English media reports, Arsenal will soon officially announce the signing of Guimaraes after breaking through on a £75 million deal with Newcastle United.

Shearer said: "Arsenal has signed a top player in Guimaraes, no doubt about it. They've signed a player who is comfortable on the ball under pressure and can deliver killer passes. His attitude is also excellent, as we've seen at Newcastle United. So without question, he will improve the team. I think with Rice, Odegaard, and Guimaraes, it's hard to find a better midfield combination."

Shearer acknowledged he is "very disappointed" by Guimaraes' decision to leave Newcastle United, but "understands" his desire to join Arsenal.

Shearer said: "From my perspective, there are two ways to look at it. First, from a Newcastle United fan's perspective, I've watched him play for four or five years. I'm disappointed because I've seen him create magical moments, seen how good he is, seen how he changes the game. I've seen him kiss the badge, seen him interact with the fans, seen him appointed captain, heard him say how much he loves this club. So from that standpoint, yes, I'm very disappointed.

"But from a professional standpoint and as a football professional, I completely understand. He'll be almost 29 in a few months, and he's joining a title-winning team. He's seen the manager leave, seen Isak leave, seen Gordon leave, seen Tonali leave as well.

"This club is very different now compared to 12 or 18 months ago. Generally, my consistent view is that if someone wants to leave, let them leave. And he didn't go about it the wrong way—I think he handled it the right way.

"So from a player's perspective, I can understand it. It's just that from a fan's perspective, when we see someone kiss the badge and what that means to him, we're all touched by it, aren't we?

"But I think every time he wore the black and white jersey, you couldn't complain about his attitude, you couldn't complain about his professionalism. However, with my professional hat on, I understand why he wants to move to a title-winning team."

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