Arsenal want Vinicius Junior

Arsenal are reportedly keen on landing the signature of Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior this summer.

The Gunners are eager to land a marquee left winger, and they have earmarked Vinicius as a prime target now.

The Premier League holders have not made any contact with Los Blancos thus far but the idea has been accepted at the club.

Manager Mikel Arteta has given the green light for the move but it depends on the contract situation of the Brazilian star.

Vinicius' current deal expires in June next year and Madrid plan to sell him if he continues to play hardball over a renewal.

They could sanction his departure for around £90m, considering the risk of losing him on a free transfer as early as January.

Vinicius has yet to be communicated by the Gunners in any capacity but Arsenal remain optimistic of making a move soon.

Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, on the other hand, looks determined to keep Vinicius and has urged the hierarchy to do so too.