What happened. Arsenal are reportedly interested in Vinícius Júnior, but the Brazilian has just signed a new contract with Real Madrid, making a move unlikely.

Glenn Hoddle's 2002 quote about Rivaldo is compared to Arsenal's pursuit.
Tottenham missed out on Rivaldo, signed Robbie Keane instead.
Arsenal might now target Cristian Romero, per speculation.

“We were so close … At the end of the day, really, they made him an offer he couldn’t refuse …”
— Glenn Hoddle

Arsenal may need to look elsewhere, with Romero mentioned as a possible target.

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