Fichajes Claim Gunners Reignite Interest
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh approach for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in January, according to Fichajes. The Gunners sit three points behind Manchester City after six Premier League games, and a 3-0 defeat at Brighton has underlined concerns about their attacking output.
Christos Tzolis was Arsenal’s only summer arrival, and although he has settled well, the north Londoners remain short of a proven, game-changing presence on the left flank.
Madrid Willing to Cash In
Fichajes claims Real Madrid would consider selling the Brazilian despite handing him a contract running to 2032 in the summer. His sluggish start to 2026/27 is said to be behind that shift, with Arsenal reportedly ready to pay around £127m.
Tensions have also surfaced in Spain. Jose Mourinho left Vinicius out of the starting XI against Villarreal, and the forward was later sent off after coming on, leaving him suspended for four matches.
Why It Could Work for Arsenal
Vinicius has topped 20 goals in every campaign since 2021/22 and has a habit of recovering from poor spells when the season reaches its decisive stages. Kylian Mbappe’s preference for drifting onto the left has also reportedly cramped his influence in Madrid’s setup, something a move to north London would remove.
Our Take
This remains a Fichajes-sourced story, so caution is sensible. Still, a player of Vinicius’s calibre could transform Arsenal’s title push, and the next few months under Mourinho will go a long way towards deciding whether he stays at the Bernabeu or seeks a fresh challenge.
