Arsenal targets new signings after missing out on Vinicius Jr
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Arsenal's transfer window presents mixed outcomes as they secure Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for £75m but miss out on Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed hope for additional signings, especially with injuries to key defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. Arsenal are considering several wingers, including Kenan Yildiz from Juventus and Nico Williams from Atletico Bilbao, as potential targets to enhance their squad before the deadline. Pre-season performances have shown promise from new signing Christos Tzolis, who replaces Leandro Trossard.
- •Bruno Guimaraes signs for Arsenal; Vinicius Jr remains with Real Madrid.
- •Arteta aims for extra squad depth due to key injuries.
- •Arsenal exploring wingers like Kenan Yildiz and Nico Williams.
- •Christos Tzolis has impressed in pre-season as a new signing.
- •Liverpool is competing for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Who could Gunners sign for winger role?
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
- 8:32 PMBBC Sport — Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
"One big signing missed and one through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal. The Gunners were unsuccessful in what turned out to be a very public pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr but did manage to bring in fellow Brazilian and Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75m. The signing of Guimaraes is another of the "win now" signings like Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres last summer as he immediately raises the level and competition of the Arsenal squad.
"One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.
"One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:47 AMWho could Gunners sign for winger role?
One big signing missed and one through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal. The Gunners were unsuccessful in what turned out to be a very public pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr but did manage to bring in fellow Brazilian and Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75m. The signing of Guimaraes is another of the "win now" signings like Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres last summer as he immediately raises the level and competition of the Arsenal squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 8:32 PMWho could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 8:32 PMWho could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.
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