Arteta leads Arsenal's pursuit of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior

Mikel Arteta has taken the lead in Arsenal's efforts to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. The winger is in the final year of his contract with Madrid, and negotiations for his renewal are set to restart imminently. Real Madrid reportedly told the player that their latest offer would be final, leading to potential transfer discussions this summer. Arteta has already communicated with Vinicius, promising him a central role in Arsenal’s attack as they pursue major titles next season. The expected transfer fee would be around €150 million if an agreement cannot be reached with Real Madrid.

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