For Arsenal, finding a winger who can match the excitement and elite performance levels of Vinicius Jr presents a significant challenge. The club and sporting director Andrea Berta are exploring several avenues to strengthen the forward line, with manager Mikel Arteta emphasizing that any new signing must elevate the team to the next level.

The Gunners have already secured the services of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, a move designed to compensate for the departure of Leandro Trossard. The 24-year-old Greek international enjoyed a stellar last season with Club Brugge, contributing an impressive 22 goals and 29 assists across all competitions. While replicating such prolific numbers may be ambitious, Tzolis has demonstrated flashes of brilliance during the pre-season, hinting at his potential.

Arsenal had also shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. However, the pursuit has been complicated by Liverpool's also showing interest and PSG's hefty valuation, reportedly exceeding £100 million for the forward. Another player on their radar was Morgan Rogers. Arsenal was reportedly willing to offer up to £80 million for the England international, but Chelsea ultimately secured his signature from Aston Villa for a substantial £117 million.

Identifying market value remains a key priority for Berta, who is committed to ensuring that any transfer represents a sound investment for the club. In the hunt for a left winger, Kenan Yildiz of Juventus has emerged as a notable prospect. The 21-year-old Turkish international had a highly impressive 2025-26 season for Juventus, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 47 appearances. His versatility to play across the frontline could also be a significant advantage for Arteta.

Yildiz is lauded for his unpredictability, capable of operating both on the inside and outside, making him a difficult proposition for defenders. Statistics from Opta highlight his creative prowess, ranking him among the top chance creators in Europe's top five leagues. He generated more open-play chances than all but Bruno Fernandes and Romano Schmid, and only Vinicius Jr created more chances after carrying the ball than Yildiz. However, Yildiz has recently signed a new four-year contract with Juventus, and sources suggest the Italian club is reluctant to part with him.

Another player previously considered by Arsenal is Nico Williams, an exciting winger from Atletico Bilbao. Williams could inject much-needed dynamism into an attack that has at times been criticized for predictability. The Spanish international has a contract with the Basque club until 2035, but reports suggest the existence of a release clause. Last season, Williams completed 43.8% of his 153 dribbles, scoring six goals and registering three assists despite an injury-disrupted campaign. Opta data shows he averaged 8.2 dribbles per 90 minutes in La Liga, with only a few players in Europe's top leagues averaging more. However, considering his potentially high transfer fee and his recent injury concerns, Williams might not be the immediate solution for Arsenal at this juncture.

Arsenal also has internal options to fill the left-wing role. They can continue to develop Tzolis, and players like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke are also capable of operating in that position. Eze, in particular, has featured on the left wing in crucial matches towards the end of the previous season.

Arsenal's Winger Alternatives After Vinicius Jr Pursuit

Arsenal faces the challenge of finding a winger who can deliver the same caliber of exciting performances and elite statistics as Vinicius Jr. The club's sporting director, Andrea Berta, is actively exploring other options to bolster the attacking force, with manager Mikel Arteta stressing that any new acquisition must significantly improve the squad.

The Gunners have already signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge to address the departure of Leandro Trossard. The 24-year-old Greek international had a remarkable season with the Belgian club, scoring 22 goals and providing 29 assists across all competitions. While matching these numbers is a tall order, Tzolis has shown promising signs during pre-season, indicating his potential impact.

Arsenal had also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain's winger Bradley Barcola. However, competition from Liverpool and PSG's asking price, reported to be over £100 million, have complicated any potential move. The club also considered Morgan Rogers before his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea. Arsenal was reportedly unwilling to exceed £80 million for the England international.

Finding players who represent good market value is a constant objective for Berta. In their search for a left winger, Kenan Yildiz of Juventus is a player on Arsenal's list. The 21-year-old Turkish international had an impressive 2025-26 season for Juventus, scoring 11 goals and assisting 10 in 47 appearances. His ability to play across the frontline adds further appeal for Arteta. Yildiz is known for his unpredictable playing style, making him difficult for defenders to mark. Opta statistics show he was among the top creators in Europe's top five leagues last season, excelling in both open-play chances and chances created after carrying the ball. However, Yildiz has recently signed a new four-year deal, and Juventus is reportedly unwilling to sell.

Another player previously on Arsenal's radar is Atletico Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Williams could bring much-needed flair to an attack that can sometimes be too predictable. While he has a contract with the Basque club until 2035, there are reports of a release clause. Last season, he completed 43.8% of his dribbles, scoring six goals and providing three assists despite an injury-affected campaign. According to Opta, Williams averaged 8.2 dribbles per 90 minutes in La Liga last season, ranking among the leaders in Europe's top five leagues. However, given his potential price tag and recent injury history, he might not be the ideal fit for Arsenal at this moment.

Arsenal also has internal options to cover the left-wing position, including Tzolis, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke, who has previously played on the left in important games for the club.

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Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?

For Arsenal, it's difficult to find any winger who would bring the same level of excitement and elite numbers that Vinicius Jr can. So, what other options do the club and sporting director Andrea Berta have?

Arsenal entered this transfer window looking to bring in one or two forwards, and Arteta has made it clear that any player joining this season must take the club to the next level.

Arsenal has signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge to replace the outgoing Leandro Trossard. The 24-year-old produced a remarkable 22 goals and 29 assists in all competitions for the Belgian club last season. While replicating those numbers is unlikely, the Greek international has looked like one of the brightest players during pre-season.

Arsenal explored a move for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, but Liverpool is also interested, and the French side is demanding a fee of more than £100 million for the forward. Morgan Rogers was also a target before he completed his move to Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117 million, but Arsenal was not willing to go above £80 million for the England international.

Finding value in the market is difficult, and Berta is always looking to ensure that a deal represents good value for the club. Kenan Yildiz is one player from Europe who is on Arsenal's list in their hunt for a left winger. The 21-year-old had a seriously impressive 2025-26 season for Juventus, scoring 11 goals and registering 10 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions. The Turkey international can also play across the frontline, adding another dynamic that may appeal to Arteta. Like all good wingers, he is unpredictable and can go inside or outside, making it hard for defenders to know if he is going to cross or shoot. Stats from Opta show that, of all players in Europe's top five leagues last season, only Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (98) and Werder Bremen's Romano Schmid (77) created more open-play chances than Yildiz, while only Vinicius (43) created more chances after carrying the ball than Yildiz too (37).

However, Yildiz has just signed a new four-year deal, and sources indicate that Juventus are unwilling to sell him. Atletico Bilbao winger Nico Williams is another player who has been looked at before by Arsenal and would add some spark to an attack that can be criticized as being too predictable at times. The Spain winger has a contract until 2035 with the Basque club, but there are reports suggesting a release clause in his contract. Williams completed 43.8% of his 153 dribbles last season, scored six goals, and registered three assists in a campaign that was disrupted by injury. According to Opta, Williams averaged 8.2 dribbles per 90 minutes last season in La Liga, with only Lamine Yamal, Kevin, and Jeremy Doku averaging more in Europe's top five leagues. Availability is a big factor for Arteta, and with a potentially high price tag and after a season of broken game time, this may not be the player for the Gunners at this point.

Arsenal also has the option of continuing with Tzolis on the left, while they also have Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke who can fill that role. Eze has played from the left in some of Arsenal's biggest games at the business end of last season.