{"id":265636,"date":"2026-10-03T08:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/03\/why-60m-superstar-would-be-artetas-own-vinicius-junior-at-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T08:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:10:11","slug":"why-60m-superstar-would-be-artetas-own-vinicius-junior-at-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/03\/why-60m-superstar-would-be-artetas-own-vinicius-junior-at-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why \u00a360m superstar would be Arteta’s own Vinicius Junior at Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Despite claiming Premier League<\/a> glory for the first time in over two decades last campaign, the demand for success within the Arsenal<\/a> fanbase will be higher than ever.<\/p>\n

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Such an achievement has no doubt whetted the appetite of the supporters, who will be hoping that Mikel Arteta<\/a> and his players can emulate such success in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

The recent news of Manchester City\u2019s breaches of Premier League rules will only increase the expectations in North London, with the Citizens\u2019 potential points deduction.<\/p>\n

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However, the Gunners will have to achieve any future success without one player who was hugely linked with a move to the Emirates during the summer window.<\/p>\n

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\n Why missing out on Vinicius Junior was a blessing for Arsenal<\/strong>
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In a late effort to bolster the club\u2019s attacking department for the 2026\/27 campaign, Arsenal made an effort to prise winger Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/a> away from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian, who is seen as one of Europe\u2019s elite at present, only had a year left on his deal and Arteta\u2019s side saw an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.<\/p>\n

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However, the winger decided to remain in Spain and pen a new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, subsequently putting an abrupt end to their hopes of landing the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n

At the time it was seen as a bitter blow, but a couple of months on, his decision to reject the Gunners now appears to be a blessing, as the attacker has struggled to produce his best displays in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n

Vinicius has only managed to score once in his eight appearances across all competitions this campaign, a tally which even Max Dowman has managed to beat in just one outing.<\/p>\n

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Real Madrid top scorers (2026\/27)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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

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Goals<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Carlos Esp\u00ed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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4=<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Antonio R\u00fcdiger<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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4=<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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4=<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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

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4=<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Arda G\u00fcler<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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

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4=<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sergio Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

He\u2019s also only managed to complete 5% of the crosses he\u2019s attempted this campaign, which has placed him in the bottom 9% of attackers in Europe\u2019s top-five leagues.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no denying he\u2019s still a quality player, but he\u2019s faced his struggles this season which have prevented him from being talked about in the same vein as he was last season.<\/p>\n

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\n How Arsenal can land their very own Vinicius Junior<\/strong>
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Despite the summer window slamming shut, the Arsenal hierarchy have already started lining up possible transfer targets for the upcoming January market.<\/p>\n

The need for an elite-level attacker in the near future is still evident, but the Gunners need to ensure they land the right player to take the club forward.<\/p>\n

A couple of options have emerged in recent months, with Real Madrid star Endrick the latest player to be touted with a possible switch to the Premier League this winter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been reported by TEAMtalk that Arteta\u2019s men are now monitoring<\/a> a possible \u00a360m move for the 20-year-old ahead of the winter transfer window.<\/p>\n

Their report claims the Spanish outfit could be willing to allow the Brazilian to depart this winter after failing to start a single game during the opening stages of 2026\/27.<\/p>\n

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Roma are another side who are said to be keen on landing the youngster, but it remains to be seen where his preference is ahead of the upcoming window.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear whether the Gunners will act upon their interest, but such a move will hand Arteta the Vinicius Junior style forward he\u2019s been hunting for in recent times.<\/p>\n

Endrick, who\u2019s also a Brazilian wonderkid, has the ability to become a regular starter upon any move to the Emirates and hand the senior side a top-level talent needed to transform the attack.<\/p>\n

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His stats from last season showcase his quality within attacking areas and highlight that he can emulate his compatriot in setting Europe alight during his professional career.<\/p>\n

Whilst he only featured 16 times on loan at Lyon last term, the Brazilian managed to register 12 combined goals and assists – backing up Palmeiras director Joao Paolo Sampaio’s claim that he is a “superstar<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Such a record saw him register a better goals-per-game record than his fellow Real Madrid star, subsequently showcasing his remarkable efforts within attacking areas.<\/p>\n

Endrick also managed to complete an average of 2.7 successful dribbles per 90, which demonstrates his ability to glide past the opposition – a tally Vinicius was unable to match.<\/p>\n

He often added the end product to his mazy runs – as seen with his goal contributions – which saw him register 2.2 chances created per 90 and rank him above 97% of attackers in Europe.<\/p>\n

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Whether the deal for the youngster would be a loan or a permanent one this winter, it\u2019s clear that he would add serious quality to Arteta\u2019s attack in their attempts to defend their title.<\/p>\n

Missing out on Vinicius may be seen as a somewhat bitter blow for the Gunners, but it could prove to be a blessing if they can secure Endrick\u2019s signature in the near future.<\/p>\n