What happened. Arsenal assistant coach Miguel Molina admitted the club looked at signing Vinicius Junior in the summer. The Gunners were keen, but the Brazilian eventually renewed his contract.

Arsenal had genuine interest in Vinicius Junior during the summer window
The Brazilian ultimately signed a new deal instead of moving

Vinicius Junior's renewal ended Arsenal's hopes, but the admission confirms their summer ambition.

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