Arteta ‘optimistic’ on Arsenal transfers despite Vini Jr blow | OneFootball

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are “optimistic” about their transfer window despite suffering a setback in their pursuit of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior.

The Gunners have been linked with an ambitious £128 million for the Brazilian forward this summer.

Real have reportedly held positive talks with Vini Jr over a new deal. His current contract has just 12 months left to run, but it is looking increasingly likely that he will remain at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

The north London outfit have already signed Piero Hincapie, Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis, and are set to complete a £75 million transfer for Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, giving Arteta the belief they can “attack every possible title” next season.

Arteta ‘optimistic’ on Arsenal transfers despite Vini Jr blow

Speaking after Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday, Arteta said: “We’re even more excited. We are going to attack every possible title as that’s the ambition we have. 

“We will go from strength to strength; whether it’s the players we have, to take them to a different level, or with the market that is still open to recruit as well. We’re optimistic about it.

“All the work we’ve done during the summer is to understand what we need to do to win again and create a dynasty in this football club at the end.”

Asked if a deal for Guimaraes has been completed, Arteta responded: “I cannot talk about any news. You sometimes get it faster than me. I’ve been focused on the match so I don’t know what’s happened.

“I cannot talk about any player that is not an Arsenal player.”

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