Arsenal\u2019s summer dealings have delivered a blunt lesson. After missing out on Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior, the club also watched Jeremy Monga choose Manchester City, leaving Mikel Arteta without two players he had hoped could strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.<\/p>\n
The Monga chase ended with the teenager describing City as the clear choice. Arsenal had been close to landing the 17-year-old, but City moved first and completed a \u00a310 million ($13.4 million) deal for the Leicester City youngster. Speaking to BBC Sport about Arsenal\u2019s interest, Monga said: \u201cIt was very strong because it was very close to me going there, very close,” He continued: \u201cThe main decision was probably the pathway and the club itself. They\u2019ve been so successful that it was a no-brainer when City call. It\u2019s every child\u2019s dream to win trophies and be at the top with the best.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce I get the opportunity I just need to show myself, and once I do that, everything will take care of itself. I feel like, to me personally, I see myself at City more. I see myself in blue.\u201d<\/p>\n
That came just one day before Real Madrid secured Vin\u00edcius Jr for the next six years. Arsenal had been pushing to bring the winger to the Emirates Stadium and were reportedly ready to spend heavily, but the long pursuit ended with Madrid offering a more favourable extension after nearly 19 months of limited movement.<\/p>\n
The Brazil international was the type of signing Arsenal wanted to add to the left side, especially with Tzolis having made a promising start in preseason, scoring once and assisting once in his first two appearances. Even so, he is likely viewed as depth after Leandro Trossard\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n
Arteta\u2019s other options currently include Gabriel Martinelli, Reiss Nelson and natural right winger Noni Madueke. Arsenal also dropped out of the race for Morgan Rogers, who later completed a record-breaking move to Chelsea, while Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is reportedly leaning towards Anfield. The pattern is clear enough: Arsenal are still struggling to turn interest into major attacking additions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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