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Vinícius Júnior is contemplating requesting a transfer to the board led by Florentino Pérez after receiving whistles from the fans during the 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
The Real Madrid player shows regret for his contract renewal, considering that coach José Mourinho prioritizes Kylian Mbappé as the team's main reference. This situation has put Arsenal under alert for the upcoming transfer windows in 2027.
Vinícius's Discontent with the Crowd and the Team's Offensive Hierarchy
The 26-year-old forward was substituted in the second half of the European match after an erratic performance on the left side. Upon leaving the field, a section of the Santiago Bernabéu bid farewell to the Brazilian with a barrage of jeers due to his inconsistency at the start of the 2026-2027 season.
In addition to the crowd's reaction, the player's perception of the tactical scheme implemented by José Mourinho has added to his discontent. The Brazilian international believes that the offensive structure is designed to enhance Kylian Mbappé's role, sidelining his prominence in the final third.
José Mourinho's Public Support and Arsenal's Interest under Mikel Arteta
Despite the fans' jeers, José Mourinho backed the player's commitment both on the way to the dressing rooms and in the post-match press conference after the 2-1 victory. The Portuguese coach stated that he respects the fans but defended the winger's daily work, acknowledging that the player is going through a phase of lower accuracy on the field.
However, the player's discontent has reignited Arsenal's interest. Coach Mikel Arteta sees the Madrid attacker as a top priority to strengthen the left flank of the Gunners, having tried to sign him in the last summer transfer window of 2026.
Florentino Pérez's Stance on a Possible Sale of Vinícius
The Brazilian international intends to meet with Florentino Pérez to convey that he will facilitate negotiations in case of receiving a significant economic proposal. The winger's release clause is set at 1 billion euros, but the club's hierarchy will only consider offers that far exceed 150 million euros.
On the other hand, the Arsenal board has financial leeway to make a record-breaking transfer if the atmosphere in the Spanish capital prompts the player's decision at the end of the current season.
The English team's executives will monitor the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu during the LaLiga matches in the fall of 2026. Arsenal plans to have informal discussions with Vinícius's agents in the third week of December 2026 to consider presenting a formal offer to Real Madrid at the end of the 2026-2027 season.
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