Arsenal misses out on Vinicius Junior, plans next summer moves
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Arsenal's hopes to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid are over after he signed a new contract. The club also lost out on Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea for £117m. Following these developments, Arsenal’s options for strengthening their forward line are becoming limited. Potential targets now include PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has two years left on his contract. Arsenal has been cautious about overspending on players, which may complicate any pursuit of Barcola given his £145m valuation.
- •Vinicius Junior commits to a new contract with Real Madrid.
- •Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea, limiting Arsenal's options.
- •Arsenal may target PSG's Bradley Barcola as another winger.
- •Barcola valued at £145m, presenting financial challenges for Arsenal.
- •Gunners aim to improve their left-wing position this summer.
"No Morgan Rogers, no Vinicius Junior - what do Arsenal do now in their bid to improve their forward line this summer?
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