Arsenal target shock Vinicius Jr swoop as UEFA hit Roma with heavy sanctions

Tonight's sports round-up: Arsenal have made a shock approach for Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior while flying high in the Premier League thanks to new signing Ezri Konsa. Meanwhile, UEFA have handed AS Roma severe sanctions following crowd trouble at Old Trafford.

Premier League: Arsenal flying high as blockbuster target emerges

Legend Alan Shearer has praised centre-back Ezri Konsa, who joined Arsenal in a £55m deal and has started 9 out of 10 matches as the perfect replacement for William Saliba.

Arsenal currently top the table by 5 points, having conceded just 5 goals in 10 matches and kept 7 clean sheets.

The Gunners are also reportedly in contact with the representatives of Vinícius Júnior, with the superstar enduring a dip in form at Real Madrid after scoring just 1 goal in 10 matches.

La Liga: Marc Casadó makes rapid recovery

Midfielder Marc Casadó has made a remarkably rapid recovery from a fractured collarbone, returning in just 7 weeks (48 days) compared to the initial 3-month (90-day) prognosis.

The star, currently on loan at Deportivo La Coruña, has actively waived his 'fear clause' to face parent club Barcelona on 29 November 2026.

Marc Casadó's loan deal runs until 30 June 2027 and includes an option to buy worth up to €30m.

Champions League: UEFA hand down heavy sanctions

UEFA have officially fined AS Roma a total of €23,750 for crowd disturbances and the lighting of fireworks by their supporters at Old Trafford.

The Italian side have also been handed a suspended ban on selling 50% of away tickets for a probationary period of 2 years.

French police have also proactively slashed the ticket allocation for AS Roma fans for their clash against PSG on 25 November from 2,376 tickets to 1,500 tickets.