Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Arsenal urged to sign Mitoma after Vinicius blow
With Vinicius Junior staying at Real Madrid, Arsenal are told to target Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma.


K. Mitoma
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Player
Kaoru Mitoma
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Brighton
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Arsenal
What happened. Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior ended as he signed a new contract with Real Madrid until 2032, and now Kaoru Mitoma has been suggested as an alternative.
- Vinicius Junior committed to Real Madrid until June 2032.
- Mitoma is a proven Premier League winger.
- Arsenal are looking for a left-sided attacker.
Arsenal continue their search for attacking reinforcements, with Mitoma now in the picture.
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