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Latest news about Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr, a 26-year-old Brazilian winger, would be willing to join Arsenal if he does not reach an agreement to renew his contract during this summer transfer window. The attacker's contract with the white club ends on June 30, 2027, and Mikel Arteta's team is monitoring the negotiations.
English interest has strengthened due to the stalemate in discussions between the player and Real Madrid. However, there is still no formal accepted offer or agreement between clubs, while the Brazilian's camp remains open to his continuity at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid keeps renewal on hold
Real Madrid offered Vinicius a renewal with a salary close to 20 million euros net per season, but the player requested an amount close to 30 million. The 10 million annual difference is holding back an agreement that has been pending for several months.
The current contract requires the forward's future to be resolved before the market closes. If he doesn't renew this summer, the Brazilian could freely negotiate with other clubs starting on January 1, 2027 and leave Real Madrid without a transfer at the end of the season.
The white entity does not want to reach that scenario, although they have not shown intention to accept all of the player's economic demands. The immediate decision is to renew, consider a sale in August, or risk losing him when his contract expires.
Vinicius will return to Madrid after his vacation and is scheduled to meet with the sports management and José Mourinho on Monday, August 3rd. This meeting will determine his stance and whether discussions can be reactivated.

Arsenal setting the stage for Vinicius Jr
The Arsenal has made inquiries about Vinicius Jr's contractual situation and is prepared to step in if his renewal fails. The operation's cost could exceed 150 million euros, in addition to demanding a restructuring of the London club's wage structure.
Mikel Arteta has not publicly confirmed the negotiation, but on August 2nd he stated that he expects more signings before the market closes. The manager believes that his squad still needs to increase internal competition after winning the Premier League.
The Brazilian would fit in the left wing, a position for which Arsenal is considering several alternatives. His incorporation would first require agreeing on the amount with the white team and then assuming a contract above the salary parameters used by the English entity.
Vinicius' willingness to consider Arteta's project does not mean he has decided to leave Madrid. Sources close to the player maintain that his first choice is still to renew, although Arsenal is seen as an alternative if the meeting does not bridge the economic gap.
The next step will come in the meeting set for August 3rd. If Real Madrid and Vinicius maintain their positions, the club will have to set an asking price, and Arsenal will decide whether to make an offer before the market closes.
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