Real Madrid are expecting an imminent response from Vinicius Junior to their contract offer, with Arsenal ready to accelerate their interest.
Upon returning to pre-season training on Monday, the situation regarding the Brazilianâs future has taken centre stage.
Vinicius Juniorâs deal with the Spanish giants expires next summer and talks over an extension had stalled for almost a year as the forward holds out for a salary worth around âŹ30million a year.
Following a meeting between the 26-year-oldâs representatives and Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Athletic reported that Los Blancos have raised their contract offer to Vinicius Jr.
Crucially, the proposal is said to reflect the Brazilianâs importance to the club and their ongoing sporting project.
This is extremely significant as previous reports claimed the club had no plans to perform a U-turn, standing firm on their latest offer of âŹ22m annually.
Now, according to the BBC, Vinicius Jr is understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms offered by Real Madrid, who now await the forwardâs final decision with senior managers - including Jose Mourinho - hopeful he will renew.
Furthermore, the report states that Real Madrid are expecting a response within hours rather than days.
If Vinicius Jr rejects the contract, Arsenal are willing to accelerate their interest in the Brazil international and it has been widely reported that they are ready to make an offer worth âŹ120m (102.2m) in total, with âŹ100m (ÂŁ85.7m) fixed and a further âŹ20m (ÂŁ17.1m) in add-ons.
However, ESPN Brazil have claimed that Madrid would demand a transfer fee of around âŹ150m (ÂŁ128m) to sell Vinicius this summer, which would see the player comfortably become Arsenalâs clubâs record signing, eclipsing the ÂŁ105m paid to West Ham for Declan Rice in the summer of 2023.
Upon returning to pre-season training on Monday, the situation regarding the Brazilianâs future has taken centre stage.
Vinicius Juniorâs deal with the Spanish giants expires next summer and talks over an extension had stalled for almost a year as the forward holds out for a salary worth around âŹ30million a year.
Following a meeting between the 26-year-oldâs representatives and Real Madrid on Wednesday, the Athletic reported that Los Blancos have raised their contract offer to Vinicius Jr.
Crucially, the proposal is said to reflect the Brazilianâs importance to the club and their ongoing sporting project.
This is extremely significant as previous reports claimed the club had no plans to perform a U-turn, standing firm on their latest offer of âŹ22m annually.
Now, according to the BBC, Vinicius Jr is understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms offered by Real Madrid, who now await the forwardâs final decision with senior managers - including Jose Mourinho - hopeful he will renew.
Furthermore, the report states that Real Madrid are expecting a response within hours rather than days.
If Vinicius Jr rejects the contract, Arsenal are willing to accelerate their interest in the Brazil international and it has been widely reported that they are ready to make an offer worth âŹ120m (102.2m) in total, with âŹ100m (ÂŁ85.7m) fixed and a further âŹ20m (ÂŁ17.1m) in add-ons.
However, ESPN Brazil have claimed that Madrid would demand a transfer fee of around âŹ150m (ÂŁ128m) to sell Vinicius this summer, which would see the player comfortably become Arsenalâs clubâs record signing, eclipsing the ÂŁ105m paid to West Ham for Declan Rice in the summer of 2023.
Related Coverage
- Vinicius Junior transfer news: Arsenal feel Real Madrid forward increasingly likely to stay at Spanish giants - Paper Talk â Sky Sports
- Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer â BBCArsenal target VinĂcius says Mourinho âwants me to be happyâ at Real Madrid | VinĂcius JĂșnior
- BBCArsenal target VinĂcius says Mourinho âwants me to be happyâ at Real Madrid | VinĂcius JĂșnior â The Guardian
- Real Madrid make improved contract offer to Vinicius Junior - The Athletic â The New York Times
