Arsenal told who to sign instead of Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr extends Real Madrid contract, leaving Arsenal to pivot in the transfer market.

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What happened. Vinicius Junior signed a six-year contract extension with Real Madrid, ending Arsenal's hopes of signing him despite their concrete interest.

• Arsenal had lodged a concrete interest in the winger.
• Senior figures at Arsenal were confident a deal could be done.
• Real Madrid changed their position and offered better terms.

Arsenal must now decide on an alternative left-wing target with three weeks left in the window.

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