Bruno Guimaraes has been tipped to play an important role in Arsenal’s success this season after arriving from Newcastle United in the last transfer window.Arsenal already have one of the strongest squads in the league and possess significant depth in midfield, meaning they did not necessarily need to add Guimaraes to their squad. However, they completed the signing, and his arrival is one reason Martin Zubimendi has not received as much game time as he did last campaign.The Gunners will continue to compete strongly in the league, but Guimaraes’ performances will be closely watched as he begins life at a bigger club. His arrival has also raised questions about how his role could affect Arsenal’s established midfielders.Guimaraes tipped to outshine OdegaardFormer Tottenham, Everton and Aston Villa scout Bryan King believes the Brazilian could perform even better than Martin Odegaard this campaign.Odegaard has been superb and has started the season in excellent form, but King believes Guimaraes could outshine the Arsenal captain by the end of the term.“All the big signings that were made in the summer, they’re already playing central roles in the teams that they signed for,” King told Football Insider.“One of the best signings I have seen would be the boy from Newcastle to Arsenal. I just think he has an energy about him.“He has a drive about him. For me, it’d be a very hard task to leave him out. He’s the sort of player that stands out more than Martin Odegaard does, actually.“He’s more of a character, more of a character than Martin, although the way Martin’s playing at the moment, you can’t question that.”(Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Arsenal have midfield competitionKing’s comments highlight the competition within Arsenal’s midfield, with Guimaraes now providing Arteta with another influential option. His energy and drive could become important qualities as the season develops.At the same time, Odegaard’s strong start has given Arsenal another source of quality in midfield. The presence of both players could provide the Gunners with greater depth as they compete across their fixtures.Guimaraes will now look to establish himself at Arsenal and justify the decision to bring him to the club. His performances throughout the campaign will determine how significant his contribution becomes._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal’s summer signing tipped to outshine Odegaard this season18 September 2026, 18:00Arsenal adds Chelsea star to their list of January targets18 September 2026, 17:00Arsenal tipped to sign top youngster in January18 September 2026, 16:00The post Arsenal’s summer signing tipped to outshine Odegaard this season appeared first on Just Arsenal News.