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Mikel Arteta is set to bolster his Arsenal squad (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal’s squad fully expect Mikel Arteta to complete a stunning move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior after signing Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports in Spain.
After a subdued start to the summer transfer window in which only Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier moved to the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are starting to make serious moves in the market.
The Gunners, looking to build a squad capable of retaining the Premier League title and once again challenging for the Champions League, are set to sign Guimaraes from Newcastle United.
Arteta identified the Brazilian as his top midfield target earlier in the summer and his bosses at Arsenal have finally made a breakthrough with Newcastle, who were initially reluctant to sell.
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While thrashing out a deal with Newcastle, Arsenal have also expressed interest in an audacious move for Real Madrid and Brazil icon Vinicius.
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Vinicius has been in a contract dispute with Real and, given he is set to enter the final year of his current deal, could be sold this summer in order to avoid losing him for nothing in 12 months’ time.
The Arsenal board has sanctioned a big-money move for the 26-year-old, who is valued at 150m euros (£128m) by Madrid and earns just under £300-a-week.
Real Madrid star and Arsenal target Vinicius Junior (Picture: Getty)
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Incoming Arsenal signing Bruno Guimaraes (Picture: Getty)
Arteta has also reportedly assured Vinicius of his desire to welcome him to north London and set out his ambitions in the hope the Brazilian will end his successful stint at the Bernabeu.
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Vinicius’ preference is believed to be to stay in Madrid but the Arsenal squad are convinced he will be joining the Premier League champions, according to AS.
It is claimed Arsenal’s dressing room already consider Vinicius’ arrival as a ‘done deal’ and have mentioned the player in talks with sporting director Andrea Berta.
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