Arsenal are ready to make a formal offer to sign Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid this summer, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Gunners have had a relatively quiet summer so far in terms of arrivals, bringing in Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis to bolster their squad after winning the Premier League title last time around.

But Mikel Arteta is keen to make more additions ahead of the new season, and the forward positions are understood to be a priority. Now, the north London club are preparing to make a major first offer for their top target.

Arsenal Ready Offer for Vini Jr

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It emerged on Saturday afternoon that Arsenal were exploring a deal to sign the Real Madrid superstar, as he continues to struggle to find an agreement on a new contract at the Bernabeu.

Vini Jr has entered the final year of his deal, and Arsenal are now ready to make a formal bid to the Spanish giants to convince them to let him move on, and convince the player to move to London.

According to Sky Sports, Real Madrid are hopeful of reaching an agreement with Vini Jr on a new deal after several months of negotiations, but they are aware of Arsenal’s interest and will not risk losing the winger for nothing next summer.

Vini Jr, who has been described as ‘unbelievable’, has been sent a counter-offer by Madrid to extend his deal, but Arsenal have informed the player and his camp that they are ready to submit their first official offer for his services.

The value of that offer hasn’t been revealed, although it’s likely to be a mega-money deal with the forward considered one of the best players in the world.

Crystal Palace are eyeing a move to sign a free agent who left Arsenal back in 2025, according to The Athletic.

The Eagles have already secured one free agent signing in the summer transfer window, bringing in full-back Oscar Mingueza.

That is the only confirmed signing from the Eagles in the summer so far, although they are yet to lose anyone from last season.

Palace are preparing for a new era under manager Pierre Sage after Oliver Glasner left the club earlier this year.

There is no doubt the new manager will be looking to bring in reinforcements in order to fully implement his style.

The Eagles may need to get a move on in order to secure new signings, and they are now eyeing a move to sign a free agent.

Palace eye former Arsenal star

According to a report from The Athletic, former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace at the moment ahead of a possible move in the summer transfer window.

The Japanese international has interest from around Europe and in the Premier League, and he is interested in returning to England after leaving Ajax this summer.

Tomiyasu left Arsenal in the summer of 2025 after they agreed to mutually terminate his contract a year early.

The now-27-year-old has struggled with knee injuries, and his ability to play for Arsenal was limited.

Takehiro Tomiyasu joined Ajax in December on a six-month deal, featuring just nine times for the club during the second half of last season.