Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid

Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid, who has one year remaining on his contract at the Bernabéu. Vinícius scored 22 goals for Real Madrid last season and four for Brazil at the World Cup, making him a marquee target for manager Mikel Arteta. The inquiry is described as being at a formative stage as Arsenal look to build on their first Premier League title in over two decades.