Vinicius Jr is one of the very best wingers in world football right now and in a shock report, it seems Arsenal could be in the mix to try and sign him.
The Gunners are known to be in the market for a new player on the left-hand side and clearly, Vinicius Jr ticks every box possible.
Now, according to a report from TeamTalk, Arsenal could end up involved in a summer transfer battle to sign him.
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Arsenal among clubs contacted about Vinicius Jr
It’s claimed by TeamTalk that a number of clubs have been sounded out by intermediaries about a potential deal to take Vinicius away from Madrid this summer.
While the player himself is in no rush to leave the Bernabeu, no agreement has been reached as yet on a new contract.
That has apparently prompted middle-men and agents working on behalf of the Brazilian to contact a number of clubs, including Arsenal.
The Gunners are in what could be a seven-way battle for Vinicius, with the likes of Liverpool, Man United, PSG and Bayern Munich all contacted too.
Of course, any deal to bring Vinicius to the Premier League would cost huge money. He is on big wages at Madrid already and would surely demand a contract that would make him Arsenal’s highest earner.
At 25, his next contract is really going to set out the path for his career as a whole.
Vinicius Jr is the ultimate dream signing for Arsenal
When you look at players who play in the left forward position in world football, there is arguably nobody better than Vinicius Jr.
His form for Real Madrid in recent years has been nothing short of exceptional and he has very much lived up to expectations since arriving from South America.
For Arsenal, the sheer idea of landing a player of this calibre is the stuff of dreams for fans and the board.
Obviously, Mikel Arteta would love to have him as well and he immediately upgrades an already brilliant Arsenal side.
Clearly, this is just rumour at the moment and it would take a lot of work for any deal to get done.
But for Arsenal, just to be in the mix is important and if he is available, then the club simply has to try.
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