Arsenal were ready to spend big on a marquee signing in the last transfer window, with two names on their shortlist, both of whom play in the Spanish La Liga.
What happened? Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca, partner of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, has announced the death of her personal bodyguard Rogerio Camilo Ramos and his wife Paula Regina Rodarte Camilo in a road accident in Brazil.
Has Arsenal lost the deal for the Brazilian? Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit of France believes Mikel Arteta's side had a lucky escape after failing to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior this summer.
Arsenal are interested in a move for Raphinha as he enters yet another fantastic season on the books of Barcelona, and the attacker could be tempted to make the move to the Emirates.
Viktor Gyokeres was acquired as a big-money striker 12 months ago, with the Sweden international being charged with the task of solving the long-standing No.9 riddle in north London.
There are other strengths Arsenal legend and Sky Sports analyst Paul Merson has dealt a heavy blow to the Gunners' fans' hopes of winning the Champions
The real test on 20 September The jeers that rained down on Vinicius Junior the moment Real Madrid substituted him against Inter Milan, in the opening game of their Champions League campaign, were about far more than one bad night.
Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were on target as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Inter to open their Champions League league phase campaign.
The Brazilian star makes a resounding promise Real Madrid vice-captain Vinicius Junior has backed his side to lift the Champions League trophy, insisting the squad is ready for the title despite falling short over the past two seasons.
Carragher believes Arsenal made a major transfer mistake by failing to sign Barcola this summer. The France international recently completed a stunning £123 million move to Liverpool, signing a five-year contract at Anfield.
A new target for the Gunners Having missed out on Vinicius Junior, Arsenal have switched their focus to his Brazilian compatriot and Real Madrid team-mate Endrick, in a fresh push to land one of Brazilian football's brightest attacking prospects.
As Vinicius headed into the final 12 months of his previous deal at Santiago Bernabeu, rumours surfaced regarding a potential change of scenery for the 26-year-old ‘Galactico’.
Explicit accusations Real Madrid's television channel launched scathing criticism at the officiating team of the first team's match against Espanyol in the Spanish league, accusing them of being overly lenient with the violent challenges against Vinicius Junior.
The Espanyol incident puts Vini in the eye of the storm Controversy didn't wait long to knock on Real Madrid's door this season, and its usual protagonist stood at the centre.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho backed his attacking star Vinicius Junior after the 2-1 win at Espanyol Barcelona in their LaLiga opener, while also revealing the clear demand he has made of the Brazilian.
لقطة مثيرة Real Madrid's opening game of the La Liga season already has its flashpoint. Vinicius Junior was kicked from behind against Espanyol, and the controversy has followed the Whites from the very first round.
Jose Mourinho played an important role in Vinicius Junior rejecting a move to Arsenal and remaining at Real Madrid this summer, with the manager revealing how he helped convince the Brazilian star to stay.
Arsenal were in close contact with the entourage of Vinicius Junior as they explored the possibility of signing the Brazilian from Real Madrid before he eventually agreed to a new contract with the Spanish side.
Arsenal pursued a deal for Vinicius Junior for several months and were confident they could add the Brazilian to their squad after he failed to agree a new contract with Real Madrid.
Arsenal reportedly did everything they could to try to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior with what would have been a historic contract. According
Vinicius Junior has taken the unusual step of completely wiping his Instagram page amid uncertainty over his Real Madrid future. Arsenal have been recently linked with an ambitious move for Vini Jr, who held talks with Real Madrid yesterday over a possible new contract.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is reportedly facing crucial hours ahead as he discusses a new contract with the club, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Vini Jr transfer saga has been going on for almost two weeks now, and as far as we’re aware, this is the first time that Romano has acknowledged it.
Real Madrid have reportedly informed Vinicius Junior that their latest contract offer is their final offer to him amid interest from Arsenal. The Brazil international has just a year left on his current deal at the Bernabeu, so Real will no doubt want to resolve his future quickly to avoid the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.
The summer transfer window opened on June 15 for the Premier League and July 1 for other major European soccer leagues, and now that the World Cup is all finished, the action has really started to pick up.