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Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has departed the club's warm-weather training camp in Spain to return to London. The Netherlands international is continuing his rehabilitation from a groin injury that hampered the conclusion of his previous campaign.

Arsenal's pursuit of Vinicius Junior always seemed like a stretch. It emerged in a bombshell revelation over the weekend that the Gunners were 'exploring' the possibility of striking a deal for the Real Madrid superstar as they seek to make a marquee left-wing signing, but at this stage it looks as though those explorations are going to come to nothing. So, where do they turn next?

The player is close to renewing his contract

Real Madrid are facing a race against time to secure the future of Vinicius Junior as internal tensions and external interest from Arsenal threaten to end his era at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the Brazilian's current deal rapidly approaching its final stages, ex-Blancos goalkeeper Santi Canizares has questioned the board's handling of their prized asset.