{"id":256504,"date":"2026-08-06T19:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/arsenal-lining-up-future-superstar-if-vinicius-junior-stays-at-real-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T19:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T19:45:14","slug":"arsenal-lining-up-future-superstar-if-vinicius-junior-stays-at-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/arsenal-lining-up-future-superstar-if-vinicius-junior-stays-at-real-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal lining up future superstar if Vinicius Junior stays at Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Six years is a long time in football, with Arsenal<\/a> demonstrating just how quickly things can change in your favour during such a period of time.<\/p>\n

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2020 saw the Gunners struggling for form in the Premier League<\/a> after Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s appointment, which saw many iconic memes emerge from numerous fan accounts.<\/p>\n

Many supporters were calling for the Spaniard to be sacked, but sticking with him proved to be the right decision – as he finally ended the club\u2019s 22-year wait for a league title last time around.<\/p>\n

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He\u2019s undoubtedly exceeded all expectations at the Emirates, but he now has exciting ambitions of making the club a European powerhouse in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Vinicius Junior could be the missing piece for Arsenal<\/strong>
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Arsenal have entered the summer transfer window with ambitions of taking the senior squad to the next level – as seen with the move to land Real Madrid star, Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talks have been ongoing for the Brazilian international, with the Spanish giants frantically trying to avoid losing one of their star attackers this window.<\/p>\n

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The 26-year-old only has one year left on his deal at the Bernabeu, which has only increased the Gunners’ chances of landing the forward before the market closes.<\/p>\n

Any deal would be an expensive one for Arteta\u2019s men, but it would offer the final piece of his puzzle which has troubled him over the last couple of months.<\/p>\n

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Most LaLiga G+As for Real Madrid (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kylian Mbappe<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Vinicius Junior<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Arda Guler<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Federico Valverde<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jude Bellingham<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Gonzalo Garcia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Brahim Diaz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00c1lvaro Carreras<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

The recruitment drive has even seen serious reinforcements arrive in North London over recent seasons, but the left-wing department is one that is still in need of improvement this summer.<\/p>\n

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, last season\u2019s options in such a department, only managed to find the net seven times between them in the Premier League throughout.<\/p>\n

However, Vinicius\u2019 tally of 23 goals across all competitions showcased his ability to find the back of the net with ease – which could see him end the hierarchy\u2019s ongoing pursuit for forward additions.<\/p>\n

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\n How Arsenal could land a young Vinicius Junior this summer<\/strong>
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Despite all of the Gunners\u2019 efforts being directed into a move for Vinicius this summer, other targets have emerged on their shortlist over the last couple of weeks.<\/p>\n

PSG forward Bradley Barcola is just one player who has been touted with a move<\/a> to the Emirates, with the attacker himself opening doors to a move to North London.<\/p>\n

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However, he\u2019s not the only young attacker in their sights, with Juventus star Kenan Yildiz another name which refuses to go away ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n

Journalist Ben Jacobs has provided the latest on such a move<\/a>, claiming: \u201cArsenal already made an approach for him long before the Vinicius transfer saga.<\/p>\n

\u201cBack in April and May, they were starting to make some enquiries there and he is a player they appreciate. Given the new contract, it would be astronomical money.\u201d<\/p>\n