Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has now spoken directly with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior about joining the Premier League champions this summer.
AS reports that Arteta told Vinicius Jr that he would be the centrepiece of his project.
The 26-year-old will see the Arsenal team built around him.
Arsenal are ready to offer up to €150m for his signature.
Vinicius Jr reported back to Madrid for pre-season training on Monday and underwent medical checks with the LaLiga side.
The Brazilian is expected to hold face-to-face talks with Madrid’s hierarchy this week to sort out this future.
Vinicius Jr is into the final months of his current contract with Los Blancos.
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