Arsenal turns attention to alternative as Vinicius move becomes harder

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·31 Juli 2026

Arsenal turns attention to alternative as Vinicius move becomes harder

Arsenal’s move for Vinicius Junior has stalled as Real Madrid attempts to secure a new agreement with the winger and keep him at the club. The Gunners had identified him as their main summer target after Madrid failed to reach an agreement over a new contract in recent months.

Vinicius Junior is entering the final year of his current deal at Real Madrid, creating an opportunity for another club to make a move for him. Arsenal wanted to take advantage of the situation and bring the Brazilian attacker to the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal explore alternative attacking option

Real Madrid remains determined to keep Vinicius Junior in their squad and is working to convince him to remain in Spain. The winger is also keen to continue playing in the country, but situations can change if a player does not get what they want.

With uncertainty continuing around Vinicius Junior’s future, Arsenal have started considering other options. According to The Sun, the Gunners are now interested in Bournemouth’s Rayan as a possible alternative if they fail to secure a deal for the Real Madrid star.

Rayan is also Brazilian and joined Bournemouth at the start of this year. Since arriving at the club, he has impressed with his performances and has adapted well to English football.

Rayan attracts interest from top clubs

The Bournemouth attacker has scored five goals in 15 league matches, which has helped increase his profile. His performances have caught the attention of several clubs looking to strengthen their attacking options.

The top teams in the English Premier League are monitoring Rayan, and Arsenal could decide to make a move for him if their pursuit of Vinicius Junior does not lead to an agreement.

The Gunners remain interested in improving their attacking options this summer and are exploring different possibilities. While Vinicius Junior remains a player they admire, Rayan could become a realistic target if the Brazilian winger stays at Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s search for attacking talent continues as they look to add quality to their squad. The coming weeks will determine whether they can secure their first choice target or move forward with an alternative option.

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