“A statement from Mikel” Wilshere discusses Vinicius move to Arsenal

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·4 août 2026

“A statement from Mikel” Wilshere discusses Vinicius move to Arsenal

Jack Wilshere has commented on the possibility of Arsenal adding Vinicius Junior to their squad this summer as the club waits to see whether he will sign a new contract with Real Madrid.

The Brazilian and the Spanish club have yet to reach an agreement over a contract extension. If an agreement cannot be reached soon, he could be sold rather than being allowed to run down his current deal.

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Arsenal remain one of the leading clubs in world football, and the Gunners would undoubtedly welcome the opportunity to bring one of the game’s biggest stars to the Premier League this season.

The prospect of completing such a high-profile transfer has generated significant interest, although it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can make the move happen.

Vinicius Junior speculation continues

Real Madrid are unlikely to allow one of their biggest stars to leave easily, but they must reach an agreement over a new contract if they are to keep him at the Spanish club.

While discussions over his future continue, Arsenal have been linked with the Brazilian, creating excitement among supporters who would welcome the arrival of a player of his calibre.

According to BeIN Sport, former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has shared his thoughts on the possibility of Vinicius joining the Gunners during the current transfer window.

Wilshere believes signing would send a message

Wilshere believes that completing a deal for Vinicius would demonstrate Arsenal’s ambition as they look to build on their recent success and continue competing at the highest level.

He said, “It would definitely be a statement from Mikel [Arteta] and the club that they won the league last year and they’re not resting on that.

“They’re ready to go again and want to improve, not just on the pitch but also on the commercial side as well with a player like that.”

His comments reflect the excitement surrounding the potential transfer, although Arsenal’s chances of securing the Brazilian are likely to depend on whether Real Madrid can resolve the ongoing contract situation. Until then, speculation over his future is expected to continue throughout the remainder of the transfer window.

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