Arsenal targets Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr in transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Riccardo Calafiori stated that Arsenal must pursue players like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr to improve on last season. The club is nearing a deal for Newcastle's Guimaraes and has identified Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr as a top target. Calafiori commented after Arsenal's 3-1 pre-season friendly loss to Real Betis, indicating that such high-profile targets reflect the club's ambitions. He noted the challenge posed by World Cup players returning late, creating a tricky start to the season as the team awaits key players to join training.
- •Calafiori emphasizes the need for star signings at Arsenal.
- •The Gunners are close to signing Guimaraes from Newcastle.
- •Vinicius Jr is a key target for Arsenal this transfer window.
- •Calafiori expressed concern over late arrivals affecting the season start.
- •Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in a pre-season match.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer links show Arsenal's level - Calafiori
"Riccardo Calafiori says Arsenal need to sign players like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr if they "want to be even better than last season". The Gunners are moving closer to completing a deal for Newcastle captain Guimaraes and have made Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr one of their top targets during this transfer window.
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