Vinicius Junior has snubbed Arsenal and signed a new contract with Real Madrid (Photo: Getty)Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign a £73million-rated striker who is also of interest to Manchester United. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. But it now appears Arteta is stepping up his efforts to sign Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito. Back in March, Esposito’s agent Mario Giuffredi suggested there was no chance the striker would play in north London, saying: ‘Despite Arsenal’s interest, our plans are clear. Arrow MORE: Arsenal legend makes shock prediction for Man City if they sell RodriArrow MORE: Tottenham urged to sign Man Utd star instead of Chelsea’s Nicolas JacksonArrow MORE: Aston Villa ‘increasingly concerned’ they will lose £60million Arsenal target