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Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has warned that signing Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is a massive financial and structural risk for Arsenal that could disrupt the club’s hard-built team unity.
Speaking via BoyleSports, he noted that a superstar of that magnitude could upset the dressing room balance under Mikel Arteta.
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He also stated that the existing players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli form a settled core, and bringing in a high-earning marquee player could fracture group dynamics.
“Could Vinicius Jnr be the sort of player to add the quality Arsenal need in the final third? Yes, and it shows you the level that Arsenal are at that this sort of deal is even being spoken about, and of course the financial power they now have to back it up.
“Can you imagine the financial package that would be needed to bring a player like Vinicius Jnr to Arsenal? It would be huge numbers all round across the transfer fee, the wages and all the clauses and add-ons.
“Arsenal have become renowned over the last couple of years for being this team that has a real togetherness after moving on the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. Everyone in that squad now feels like they’re pulling in the same direction.
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“I’m not saying Vinicius Jnr doesn’t defend or wouldn’t fit into that group but it’s a risk but I suppose you have to take risks to bring something different to a team like that, and he’s a brilliant player. It would be the biggest transfer news of the year if Arsenal signed him.”
Real Madrid are on the brink of sealing sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal that could reach £100M, a deal that may also see Vinicius depart for good.
