“Of course” – Arsenal coach admits big-name transfer was “on the table” this summer

Arsenal assistant coach Miguel Molina confirmed that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was an active transfer target during the recent summer window. Speaking to Spanish outlet Marca, Molina acknowledged that the 26-year-old Brazilian international's name was on the table for manager Mikel Arteta's side before a permanent deal failed to materialize.

Vinicius Junior instead committed his future to Real Madrid by signing a new contract at the Bernabeu. The article also noted Arsenal failed to secure other ambitious attacking targets during the same window, missing out on Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.