Arsenal will turn attention to another La Liga winger after Vinicius Jr snub

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·7 August 2026

Arsenal will turn attention to another La Liga winger after Vinicius Jr snub

Arsenal are set to miss out on signing Vinicius Junior after several reports claimed that he has agreed a six-year deal to remain at Real Madrid following the Gunners’ pursuit of him over recent weeks.

Vinicius is one of the biggest superstars in world football, and Arsenal were in talks to complete what would have been one of the biggest deals in Premier League history. However, securing his signature was always expected to be difficult, and the Brazilian attacker has decided to continue his career in the Spanish capital.

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Arsenal turn attention to Nico Williams

Arsenal must now move forward and identify another attacking option, with their alternative to Vinicius also playing in Spain. The Gunners continue to search for a player who can improve their squad and provide further quality in the wide areas.

According to Team Talk, Arsenal will now focus on adding Nico Williams to their team this summer. This is a name their supporters have heard linked with the club several times before, as the winger has remained on their radar since the summer of 2024.

Williams remains a key target

Williams continues to be viewed as one of the best wingers in Europe, which is why Arsenal remain interested despite their previous focus on Vinicius. The report claims that Williams had been considered the alternative option to the Brazilian, and the Gunners will now concentrate on completing a deal for the World Cup winner.

The winger has a long contract at Athletic Club, but the report states that he is open to leaving the club and wants to test himself in the Premier League. This could give Arsenal encouragement as they look to strengthen their squad further.

If the Gunners decide to make a serious move for Williams, they could have a chance of bringing him to the Emirates this summer. His quality and experience would make him an attractive addition as Arsenal continue their efforts to compete at the highest level.

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