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<\/p>\nArsenal are targeting the Real Madrid forward as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n
18:53, 31 Jul 2026Updated 21:50, 31 Jul 2026<\/p>\n
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Arsenal are targeting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr this summer transfer window. (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Arsenal could be moving closer to signing Vinicius Jr this summer, with momentum shifting in the club’s favour. The Real Madrid<\/a> forward has emerged as a key transfer target for the Premier League<\/a> champions.<\/p>\n Real Madrid have been locked in talks with the Brazilian over a contract renewal, but they seem to have stalled, with the Spanish giants appearing not to be willing to shift on their current offer. On Friday, Spanish outlet Marca<\/a> reported that the offer made to the forward would be the ‘final’ one from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n That’s now something that Arsenal<\/a> could take advantage of as they look to complete a blockbuster signing<\/a>. As it stands, Vinicius has less than a year remaining on his current contract with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n While the player’s preference has been to stay at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid’s continued reluctance to negotiate beyond their current offer has seen the mood begin to shift considerably. This is presenting a golden opportunity for Arsenal, who at every level of the club are united in their determination to push through a deal should the Brazilian’s future at Real Madrid remain unresolved this summer.<\/p>\n As reported by football. london<\/a>, no definitive decision has been reached as yet, with the player unwilling to rush into any final decision. But the positions of both Real Madrid and Arsenal are unmistakably clear.<\/p>\n And that is precisely the situation currently unfolding in the Spanish capital. Mikel Arteta<\/a> offered an ambitious outlook on Arsenal’s summer intentions, much of which would be satisfied by landing Vinicius Junior.<\/p>\n Vinicius Jr is in somewhat of a contract stand-off with Real Madrid. (Image: DeFodi Images, DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<\/p>\n “A lot is happening,” he said in his first interview of the summer. “We all know about the context of this transfer window.<\/p>\n “From ownership to the board, the sporting director and myself, we know that we want to take this club to a different level. That is going to require a better squad, better individuals.<\/p>\n “We have identified where we have opportunities to grow and to improve and to evolve our game and what is going to be needed to achieve that. Hopefully, very soon we can start to put things in a very concrete way.”<\/p>\n The club are also edging closer to securing Newcastle<\/a> United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who is also a Brazilian international alongside Vini Jr<\/a>.<\/p>\n A fee in the region of \u00a380million is hoped to be reached, with intermediaries playing a pivotal role in behind-the-scenes negotiations and add-ons expected to prove crucial in sealing the final deal.<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Mirror <\/a>Football <\/a>content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package<\/p>\n![\"Vinicius](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785536119_62_0_Brazil-v-Norway-Round-of-16-FIFA-World-Cup-2026.jpg\")
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