Vinicius to Arsenal: Why Arteta's Dream Signing Makes Sense

Arsenal's lopsided attack could be fixed by the Brazilian's elite ball-carrying, but the price is mammoth.

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What happened. Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, with Mikel Arteta said to be highly enamoured with the Brazilian.

• Vinicius created more chances after carries than anyone in Europe's top five leagues.
• He took 49 shots after carries, just one behind Lamine Yamal.
• Arsenal's left wing underperformed, with Trossard and Martinelli managing only 19 shot-ending carries combined.

A move would be a blockbuster but requires a massive financial package, potentially reshaping Arsenal's attack.

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