Arteta leads Arsenal's Vinicius Jr chase

Arsenal's boss is personally driving a move for Real Madrid's unsettled star.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta is leading Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior, with the Real Madrid winger's contract situation unresolved.

• Vinicius has 12 months left on his Real Madrid deal.
• Arsenal have told him he'd be central to their project.
• He's back in talks with Madrid after summer break.

Arsenal hope to exploit contract uncertainty to land a marquee signing this summer.

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