Arsenal's hopes of landing Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior have officially vanished following his contract extension in Spain. Mikel Arteta and the Gunners' recruitment team must now turn their attention to alternative targets to bolster their wide attack. Here are 5 viable winger targets being considered:
- Bradley Barcola (PSG): The 23-year-old Frenchman has stalled contract talks with PSG (2 years remaining). He boasts 39 goals and 37 assists in 152 matches for PSG, alongside 3 goals in World Cup 2026.
- Rafael Leão (AC Milan): The 27-year-old Portuguese winger craves a Premier League challenge, especially with Milan missing out on Champions League football.
- Raphinha (Barcelona): Offers exceptional pressing and work rate, though recent injury struggles limited his starts last season.
- Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton): A proven, reliable Premier League performer with elite dribbling skills in tight spaces.
- Yann Gboho (Toulouse): A budget-friendly 25-year-old option who ranked 7th in successful dribbles across Europe's top 5 leagues (8 goals, 3 assists last season).