Sources: Arsenal explore move for Vinícius Júnior

Arsenal are exploring a potential move for Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, though the situation remains at a very tentative stage, according to ESPN sources. The 24-year-old Brazilian has just one year remaining on his Real Madrid contract, and Arsenal are described as the only possible destination if he and Madrid fail to agree on a new deal. Vinícius recently scored four goals in five games for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup before they were eliminated by Norway in the round of 16.