The highest salary in Arsenal's history... for Vinicius

The London team is willing to do something crazy to try to convince the Brazilian and will put all the meat on the grill

Héctor Andreu | 27 Jul 2026 | 09.06
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Vinicius Jr, a 26-year-old forward, is on Arsenal's radar, which is considering offering him the highest salary in its history to lure him away from Real Madrid during this transfer window. The Brazilian is entering the final year of his contract, valid until June 30, 2027, and there is still no official negotiation between the clubs.

Arsenal Will Break its Salary Scale for Vinicius Jr

The deal is based on an economic proposal that would surpass Vinicius Jr's current salary, which is around £400,000 per week, approximately €468,500. This amount is roughly €24 million per season, so any English offer would need to exceed this to convince the player.

Signing Vinicius would place him above Bukayo Saka in Arsenal's salary scale. The English international's contract ranges from £300,000 to £365,000 per week, depending on the variables included in different estimates. In any case, bringing in the Brazilian would require setting a new ceiling in the squad.

This decision would alter the strategy implemented by Mikel Arteta since 2019. The coach reduced the burden of high contracts such as those of Mesut Özil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, both exceeding £350,000 per week, to create a more controlled salary structure.

The current sporting and financial context is different. Arsenal has won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final, but this summer has only signed winger Christos Tzolis for £34 million and goalkeeper Illan Meslier. This limited activity allows resources to be concentrated on a higher-cost operation.

Real Madrid Prioritizes Renewing Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid's stance is to keep Vinicius Jr. His contract expires in 2027, allowing the player to negotiate freely with foreign clubs from January 1, 2027 if he does not extend it before. The current release clause is set at €1 billion, but the contractual risk increases as time goes by.

Negotiations for renewal will resume after the player's vacation. The latest information indicates that Real Madrid's offer is close to €20 million net per season, while the player's camp has requested up to €30 million net. This discrepancy explains why the agreement has not been reached yet.

El Arsenal aprieta por Vinicius

Mourinho Does Not Want to Lose Vinicius

José Mourinho does not consider letting go of a key player in his attack and opposes a sale. Real Madrid has not received a formal offer from Arsenal yet, so the current scenario revolves around economic calculations and monitoring the contractual situation.

Vinicius Jr's priority is to remain at Real Madrid, but the next step will be a new meeting to negotiate his renewal. If there is no agreement by January, Arsenal and other foreign clubs will be able to directly approach the player to sign him for free in the summer of 2027.

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