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Vinicius Jr, a 26-year-old winger, would have chosen Arsenal as his destination if he leaves Real Madrid during this summer transfer window. The Brazilian feels that the club has not acknowledged his importance within the team during negotiations to renew a contract that expires on June 30, 2027.
The London-based club has already taken steps to assess the conditions for a potential deal. Arsenal is monitoring the standstill between the player and the Madrid entity, aware that on January 1, they could directly negotiate with Vinicius Jr to sign him without a transfer fee six months later.
Vinicius Jr distances himself from Real Madrid over the renewal
Vinicius Jr's contract renewal remains deadlocked due to financial disagreements between the parties. Real Madrid has reportedly offered him 20 million euros net per season, while the player is believed to be seeking a figure closer to 30 million net to extend his stay.
The Brazilian currently earns around 15 million euros net annually. His circle believes that the new offer does not reflect his performance at the club or his status within the squad, a situation that has increased his willingness to consider an exit.
Vinicius joined Real Madrid in 2018 from Flamengo in a deal worth around 45 million euros. Since then, he has surpassed 300 official matches and has been directly involved in over 200 goals, including goals and assists, for the first team.
The club is keen to avoid the player entering the final months of his contract without a resolution. This circumstance is affecting Real Madrid's transfer market, as a definitive refusal to renew would force them to consider selling him this summer or risk losing him without a transfer fee in 2027.

Arsenal prepares to move for Vinicius Jr
Arsenal has inquired about the forward's situation and is one of the frontrunners to capitalize on the lack of agreement. The English champions aim to strengthen the left flank and view Vinicius Jr as a signing capable of altering their offensive strategy.
The deal would require an outlay exceeding 100 million euros, along with a contract that aligns with the team's highest salary tier. The total cost represents the main hurdle for the interest to materialize into a viable formal offer for Real Madrid.
A potential departure would also impact Real Madrid's transfers. The club has progressed in other attacking deals and keeps Yan Diomande, a winger from RB Leipzig, on their agenda, although his signing has not been publicly proposed as a direct replacement for the Brazilian.
Arsenal offers Vinicius Jr the opportunity to compete in the Premier League and take on a central role in Mikel Arteta's project. The player is willing to consider the English side's proposal, feeling his relationship with Madrid's management regarding the renewal has deteriorated.
However, no official agreement between the clubs exists yet. Recent reports indicate that the Brazilian remains open to staying in Madrid, so his departure will hinge on an upcoming meeting between his representatives and the club.
The next step will be to resume the contract negotiations. If Real Madrid stands firm on their offer and Vinicius Jr rejects the terms, Arsenal will have an opportunity to submit a proposal before the transfer window closes and turn the renewal conflict into a transfer negotiation.
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