Flashscore sources: Arsenal to consider other targets after Vinicius Jr setback

[p]The [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Gunners[/a] made a serious attempt to lure the Brazilian away from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a], putting forward a lucrative contract that would have elevated him even higher in the list of the world's best-paid players. Within Arsenal there was a feeling they had at least succeeded in turning the player's head in opening the door to discussions.[/p][p]Ultimately, it has not been enough.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/vinicius-junior/CbwQ4Mws/"]Vinicius[/a] is now committing his future to Real Madrid by signing a new long-term contract, bringing an end to Arsenal's ambitious pursuit. Now, the Gunners are determined not to allow any disappointment to overshadow their summer.[/p][p][b]Unlike the failed pursuit of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/rogers-morgan/lp4jm80n/"]Morgan Rogers[/a] - which came as a genuine shock after confidence had grown before [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] secured their deal - Arsenal viewed the Vinicius situation as an opportunistic attempt at a world-class signing, rather than a transfer they were ever relying upon. [/b][/p][p]Plans for other attacking reinforcements were already well advanced and the club are now expected to accelerate those discussions. [/p][embed guid="a9e1e180-50e9-4aca-bc47-89f8132c8e05" url="https://x.com/afcstuff/status/2085458344899166717" social-type="twitter" /][p]Arsenal ideally want another signing completed within the next week, following the £75million agreement they have struck with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/newcastle-utd/p6ahwuwJ/"]Newcastle United[/a] for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bruno-guimaraes/xtyKanzU/"]Bruno Guimaraes[/a].[/p][p]A potential move for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/aston-villa/W00wmLO0/"]Aston Villa[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/konsa-ezri/4CQLQWTa/"]Ezri Konsa[/a] - also wanted by [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/liverpool/lId4TMwf/"]Liverpool[/a] - is sharpening, and sources have confirmed that a new defender is very likely. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/romero-cristian/jBZTWXMn/"]Cristian Romero[/a] is another player that the Gunners have been linked with.[/p][p]Beyond that, strengthening Mikel Arteta's attack remains the priority.[/p][p][b]The club continue to monitor developments surrounding [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alvarez-julian/bBHauDIC/"]Julian Alvarez[/a] and are waiting to discover whether circumstances could yet allow them to move for the Argentine.[/b][/p][p]Arsenal have already added [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tzolis-christos/484Acu9H/"]Christos Tzolis[/a] to their squad and, at least for now, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/martinelli/dITe5M88/"]Gabriel Martinelli[/a] remains at the club. They also have [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/eze-eberechi/Stf4BYFn/"]Eberechi Eze[/a], whose versatility means he can be deployed from the left, but there remains a determination to add another elite attacking option capable of elevating the forward line.[/p][p]Athletic Club's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/williams-nico/Cp7lcVjJ/"]Nico Williams[/a] remains on Arsenal's radar, while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psg/CjhkPw0k/"]Paris Saint-Germain[/a] winger [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/barcola-bradley/lhGD3RgS/"]Bradley Barcola[/a] is another player that has been under consideration - despite Liverpool's strong pursuit. [/p][embed guid="78be9344-a942-4eb1-b0d9-81cacea02338" url="https://x.com/atletiuniverse/status/2085452745490973092" social-type="twitter" /][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/juventus/C06aJvIB/"]Juventus[/a] forward [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/yildiz-kenan/0EgOZVie/"]Kenan Yildiz[/a] is also admired internally, while Rodrygo at Real Madrid and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/rb-leipzig/KbS1suSm/"]RB Leipzig[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/nusa-antonio/rHwRvHQp/"]Antonio Nusa[/a] have been considered as potential options.[/p][p]Another player Arsenal have monitored is [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/everton/KluSTr9s/"]Everton[/a]'s [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ndiaye-iliman/Im0c6Oy7/"]Iliman Ndiaye[/a], who has been watched by a number of leading Premier League clubs and is believed to be among those assessed by Arsenal's recruitment team.[/p][p][b]Those names linked underline the level Arsenal are targeting, but they will not sign players simply for the sake of it. Sources insist the days of panic signings are over. [/b][/p][p]The club are not simply looking to add numbers to Arteta's squad - they want signings capable of making a genuine difference in the biggest games and helping bridge the gap to the very top of European football.[/p][p]For that reason, Arsenal are very ambitious - but are prepared to be patient if necessary. [/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]