Vinicius Junior in action for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Arsenal reportedly believe they’re in a “very good position” to sign Vinicius Junior if he doesn’t agree a new contract with Real Madrid.
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The Brazil international is one of the biggest names in world football and would be a hugely exciting addition to this Arsenal attack.
If the Gunners had any weaknesses last season when they won the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final, it was a player lacking that spark and X factor in the final third.
Vini Jr would be perfect to take Arsenal to the next level, and there’s now been an intriguing update from journalist Mario Cortegana.
Arsenal in strong position for Vinicius Junior
Speaking on YouTube, Cortegana cited his colleagues’ report in the Athletic about Arsenal exploring Vinicius’ situation, and added one intriguing line.
As well as echoing the previous reports on AFC agreeing that they can afford the finances of this ambitious deal, it seems there’s also confidence inside the Emirates Stadium about being the club that can pounce if he decides not to renew at the Bernabeu.
“As revealed in The Athletic and by James McNicholas, a colleague who covers Arsenal, Arsenal is very focused on the Vinicius deal,” Cortegana said.
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“He’s Arsenal’s top priority. Well, they believe it’s possible. There’s approval from top to bottom at all levels of the club that the operation can be done.
“Number-wise, and we’ll try to give you more details later this week, it works out for Arsenal, and there’s just one very important thing missing, obviously, which is that Vinicius doesn’t renew with Real Madrid. Arsenal have been eyeing this operation, having held a series of talks, and they believe they’re in a very good position if Real Madrid doesn’t manage to renew Vinicius’ contract.
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