Arsenal are wanting into a possible deal for Actual Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.
At this level there was no club-to-club contact, however the curiosity is actual. Vinicius Jr is one in every of numerous ahead targets Arsenal are exploring, with Julian Alvarez, Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola additionally gamers of curiosity.
The Brazilian worldwide, 26, has entered the ultimate yr of his contract and if an settlement can’t be discovered on a brand new deal, Actual might be open to promoting, moderately than lose him totally free subsequent summer time.
The Gunners are aiming to strengthen their left-wing choices this summer time and the Brazil ace can be a celebrity addition.
Arsenal offered Leandro Trossard to Besiktas for £17m earlier this summer time and have introduced in Christo Tzolis from Membership Brugge for £34m. Nevertheless, their different choice in that space of the pitch, Gabriel Martinelli, scored only one Premier League purpose final season.
Vinicius Jr, the 2024 Ballon d’Or runner-up, is at the moment on vacation following his exploits for Brazil on the World Cup.
Evaluation: Vinicius Jr can be jaw-dropping signing for Arsenal
Vinicius Jr’s stats from final season at Actual Madrid
Sky Sports activities’ Peter Smith:
“It’s well known Arsenal are aiming to strengthen their left-wing options this summer – but a deal for Brazil ace Vinicius Junior would be a jaw-dropping addition.
“Vinicius Jr has one yr left on his present Actual Madrid contract so this might be the window of alternative for potential suitors to make their transfer, as Actual attempt to tie the winger all the way down to a brand new deal.
“Vinicius Jr’s relationship with new Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been in focus.
“Nevertheless, it’s understood the participant and head coach have been in contact since an incident final season which noticed Vinicius Jr abused by Mourinho’s Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni and that the pair had been prepared to start out this new marketing campaign along with a clear slate.
“But with Arsenal’s interest being reported, there is now the possibility Vinicius Jnr will be kicking off the 206/27 season in the Premier League.
“It is a thrilling thought for Arsenal followers and neutrals on these shores – however a worrying one for the Gunners’ title rivals.”
