Arsenal targets one of the world's best: Vinícius Júnior

London – English football champions Arsenal are reportedly exploring a high-profile move for Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior, according to The Athletic.

The 26-year-old Brazilian's contract with the European champions is set to expire at the end of the season, and negotiations for an extension have not yet yielded results. This situation has caught the attention of Arsenal, who are closely monitoring developments, although talks between the clubs are said to be very preliminary.

Reports from the British media suggest that the idea of bringing Vinícius Júnior to the Emirates Stadium has support across all levels of the club. Both coach Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are said to be in favor of the potential transfer.

Vinícius Júnior has been a member of Real Madrid since 2018, scoring 22 goals across all competitions last season. A move to Arsenal would represent one of the biggest deals in the current football transfer market. Arsenal has already strengthened its squad with Greek international Christos Tzolis and is also linked with moves for Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle and Antonio Nusa of Leipzig.