Arsenal have reportedly inquired about signing Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid, because apparently winning the Premier League for the first time in over two decades isn't enough to satisfy Mikel Arteta's ambitions. The Brazil international, who scored 22 goals for Real last season and four for Brazil at the World Cup, has one year remaining on his contract at the Bernabéu, making him a prime target for the Gunners' marquee signing shopping spree.

The 26-year-old Vinícius fits the bill as a headline-grabbing addition, though Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, and Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain - because why put all your eggs in one outrageously expensive basket? This comes after Arsenal bolstered their attacking options with the £34m signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, and after they balked at paying more than £80m for England international Morgan Rogers, who instead joined Chelsea for a British record £117m. Priorities.

Vinícius's future at Real is uncertain following José Mourinho's return as manager on a three-year deal. Mourinho was criticized for comments he made after Vinícius accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during a Champions League tie in February - Mourinho, then Benfica boss, said “something happens, always” in matches where Vinícius plays. Prestianni was subsequently banned for six matches after admitting to using homophobic language towards Vinícius. Awkward.

Tzolis joined Piero Hincapié (who made his loan permanent) and goalkeeper Illan Meslier (out of contract at Leeds) as Arsenal's third signing of the window. And the Gunners aren't done yet: Bruno Guimarães could also move to the Emirates, with Arsenal keen on the Brazil international. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, after a 1-1 pre-season draw at Gateshead, said: “We don’t want to lose our best players. I’ve spoken to him [Guimarães] as I would do. Bruno is just a fantastic person. We’ve had some really good conversations, both before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup. I don’t know what’s going to happen with Bruno’s future. That’s for other people to speculate about.” Translation: Arsenal might get him, but don't hold your breath.