Arsenal target £128m Vinicius after sealing Guimaraes deal

Arsenal are poised to complete a £128 million signing of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, with manager Mikel Arteta set to finalise the deal after securing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The move follows a quiet summer window in which only Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier arrived at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are looking to build a squad capable of retaining the Premier League title and once again challenging for the Champions League. Adding Vinicius Junior would give Arsenal a dynamic attacking option on the wing, complementing the midfield reinforcement provided by Bruno Guimaraes.

Arsenal have already secured the Brazilian midfielder from Newcastle United. Arteta identified Bruno Guimaraes as his top midfield target earlier in the summer, and the club finally broke through with Newcastle, who were initially reluctant to sell.

The summer window began quietly for the Emirates Stadium, with only Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier joining the squad. Those modest arrivals highlighted the need for further investment before the season intensifies.

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Vinicius Junior is currently in a contract dispute with Real Madrid and is entering the final year of his deal. Real could sell the 26‑year‑old this summer to avoid losing him for nothing in twelve months' time.

Arsenal’s board have sanctioned a big‑money move, valuing Vinicius at €150 million (£128 million) and noting his weekly earnings of just under £300,000. The club is prepared to meet that price to secure the Brazil and Spain international.

(Picture: Getty) Arteta has reportedly assured Vinicius that he will be welcomed in north London and outlined his ambitions for the player. The dressing room already treats the arrival as a ‘done deal’ and has discussed the transfer with sporting director Andrea Berta.

If the deal goes through, Arsenal will add a world‑class winger to a squad already strengthened by Guimaraes, enhancing their chances in the Premier League and Champions League. For Real Madrid, the sale would provide a substantial fee and prevent the risk of losing the player on a free transfer.