I want Bissouma above everyone else, the problem is Arsenal don't want Bissouma. Frustrating for me personally. Of the midfielders we've been linked with, Guimaeres is easily the one I like more than the others. Locatelli was OK, but I didn't warm to it because I wasn't sure he'd really move the needle enough. I don't want Neves either, he's probably the most uninteresting one we've been linked with.I like Bissouma. However, you are comparing a central midfielder to a defensive one. I wouldn't expect a central midfielder to have the defensive stats of someone who is tasked to protect the defence. Just like I wouldn't expect Bissouma to to have the passing stats to match Guimaraes. He doesnt come close btw.
The thing is, for our money, we are not going to get a world class cm. We already have Partey. So it is more about what compliments him.
So far, there is a lot of debate as to the type we need. Nevertheless, Lokonga seems to fit pretty well right?
Guimaeres at least has a bit of acceleration, good sense of timing, wins duels and still progresses the ball up the field. He would work in our midfield.
I'd 100% take Guimaeres and run if he's really on offer. Even if he doesn't stay long, he's an easy flip and by then Azeez and Patino will be bigger, stronger and more ready.