Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior remain locked in negotiations over a new contract as uncertainty continues to surround the Brazilian’s future.
The winger’s current deal expires in 2027 and both parties remain keen to continue their partnership at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, discussions have stalled in recent months despite Real Madrid improving their contract proposal.
The Spanish giants are unwilling to break their wage structure. Meanwhile, Vinicius’ representatives continue to seek terms closer to those earned by the club’s highest-paid players.
As a result, Florentino Perez and the Real Madrid hierarchy have made their position clear ahead of fresh talks following Brazil’s exit from the World Cup.
The club are determined to avoid a situation where one of their biggest stars enters the final year of his contract in 2026 with the possibility of leaving for free a year later.
Therefore, Real Madrid are ready to place the Brazilian on the transfer market this summer if they cannot reach an agreement over a new deal.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs monitoring the developments surrounding Vinicius Junior’s future.
The report states that the Gunners have not submitted an offer. But they would seriously explore a move should the winger become genuinely available.
Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also monitoring the situation.
However, Arsenal’s interest comes as little surprise given their priority to strengthen the left side of their attack this summer.
TEAMtalk also reports that Vinicius’ representatives have held discussions with several Premier League clubs through intermediaries. They are making it clear that the Brazilian would be open to playing in England.
For now, Real Madrid’s priority remains reaching an agreement over a new contract with Vinicius Junior.
But if negotiations stall again, Arsenal could receive an opportunity to pursue one of the biggest deals of the summer.
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