Mikel Arteta makes private promise to Vinicius Junior over Arsenal transfer

Arsenal want to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid (Picture: Shutterstock)

Mikel Arteta has ‘taken charge of the operation’ to sign Vinicius Junior and sent a private message to the Real Madrid star about a move to Arsenal , according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal have launched a stunning move to sign Real Madrid and Brazil icon Vinicius, who is widely considered one of the best players of his generation.

The 26-year-old has spent eight hugely successful years at the Bernabeu, winning three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies.

Vinicius is being linked with a move away from the Spanish giants as he enters the final year of his contract, with Real Madrid understandably wary of losing a superstar player for free.

As a result Madrid will consider offers for Vinicius is they fail to tie the Brazilian down to a new deal.

Arsenal are ready to pounce and bolster their title-winning squad with one of the best and most exciting players on the planet, with Arteta personally driving the move.

Spanish outlet AS say Arteta has ‘taken charge of the operation’ and told Vinicius the team will be built around him if he arrives at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta is driving Arsenal’s move (Picture: Getty)

Arteta has ensured Vinicius is aware how valued he will be in north London and made it clear he wants Arsenal to dominate not only the Premier League but in Europe over the next few years.

More to follow…