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| Deputy Sports Editor Published July 28, 2026 1:34pm Updated July 28, 2026 1:34pm Arsenal have left the door open for Liverpool to sign Bradley Barcola (Shutterstock) Arsenal have decided to pursue a move for Vinicius Junior ahead of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, according to reports. Arsenal have included Barcola on their shortlist but according to The Athletic, the Gunners are prioritising a move for Vinicius Jr instead of the France international.
Arsenal are prioritising a deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid (Getty) Arsenal, meanwhile, are exploring the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr as he has just one year left on his contract with Madrid. Liverpool have also been offered the chance to sign Vinicius Jr before the end of the summer transfer window but have chosen to work on alternative targets.
Reports in Spain this week have claimed that Vinicius Jr wants his future resolved this summer and does not want to leave Madrid on a free transfer next year. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
