Riccardo Calafiori has reacted to Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior, with the Gunners also having sealed an agreement to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United this summer. Arsenal have the financial ability to strengthen their squad and are looking to add high-quality players.After winning the title last season, Arsenal are no longer focused on making average additions during the transfer window. Instead, the club wants to bring in players who can improve an already impressive squad and help them compete at the highest level.Arsenal targeting elite additionsThe Gunners already have a strong group of players, meaning any new arrival must be capable of making the team better than it was last term. That presents a difficult challenge, but the club’s current transfer activity shows their ambitions have increased.Arsenal’s reported interest in players such as Vinicius Junior and Bruno Guimaraes reflects the level they are now operating at. Adding a player of Vinicius’ quality would make their rivals even more concerned about their chances in the upcoming campaign.The Gunners are entering the new season as defending champions and have kept most of their key players. Their continued focus on strengthening the squad shows their desire to remain competitive.Calafiori welcomes further improvementsCalafiori understands the importance of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world and believes Arsenal are already competing among the best. When asked if players like Vinicius and Guimaraes are taking Arsenal to a new level, he said via Hayters:“We are on that level now. We are on top. We want to win the league again and we want to be even better than last season if we can. We need these kind of players, I think.”The defender believes Arsenal need players of that standard to continue improving and maintain their position at the top of English football. The arrival of more elite talent could help the team achieve their ambitions.With the club continuing to pursue major signings, Arsenal will hope their recruitment can provide the extra quality needed to build on last season’s success and challenge for more trophies._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal star insists they are big enough for players like Vinicius6 August 2026, 13:00Louie Copley may have suffered a serious injury against Real Betis6 August 2026, 12:00“Has a unique quality” Arteta praises Norgaard as he leaves Arsenal6 August 2026, 10:30The post Arsenal star insists they are big enough for players like Vinicius appeared first on Just Arsenal News.