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Posted on July 30, 2026 12:00 am | Updated on July 29, 2026 2:55 pm Vinicius Junior edges closer to a new Real Madrid contract agreement.
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Vinicius Junior looks set to stay at Real Madrid beyond this summer. According to the latest transfer news, Arsenal are readying a move as contract talks continue at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid push for new Vinicius Junior deal
Real Madrid have no plans to sell Vinicius Junior, even with just one year left on his current deal. As reported by Sky Sports, the club have sent a fresh contract offer as talks continue this week. The aim is to agree a long-term extension before the situation drags into next year. Jose Mourinho, now in his second spell in charge at the Bernabeu, is said to rate the Brazilian very highly and wants him to remain one of the leading figures in his squad.
Losing him for free next summer would be a costly blow, with reports linking any new deal to a value close to £30m a year, running until 2030. As reported by GIVEMESPORT, Vinicius has stayed away from training this week as his camp pushes for terms closer to what Kylian Mbappe earns, though both sides remain keen to reach an agreement before the situation escalates further.
Vinicius Jr’s stats for Real Madrid in the 2025-26 season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists Successful passes %
La Liga 36 16 5 83.2%
UCL 14 5 5 79.9%
Copa del Rey 1 0 0 78.8%
What this means for Arsenal and other targets
Arsenal transfer plans could accelerate in the coming weeks if Vinicius does not agree fresh terms with Real Madrid. The club have reportedly gone beyond monitoring the situation and are preparing an opening bid. Their business under sporting director Andrea Berta rarely rests on just one name. Instead, Arsenal tend to work on several targets at once, pushing talks as far as possible before settling on a direction.
Bradley Barcola has emerged as another option, having grown frustrated with limited game time in big matches last term, fuelling talk of a possible Paris exit. Liverpool are also credited with interest in the France winger, with Paris Saint-Germain expected to demand a fee close to £145m this summer.
There is also a deal taking shape in Germany. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have agreed a deal with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande, in a move worth over €100m, with the winger set to complete a medical and sign until 2031. He can play on either wing. This would let Real Madrid field Vinicius on the left, with Kylian Mbappe through the middle.
Tactical picture and what happens next
Still, keeping Vinicius Junior matters greatly for how Real Madrid line up going forward. His pace and directness down the left stretch opposing back lines and pull defenders out of position, opening space through the middle where Mbappe tends to thrive. Few wingers in modern football offer that same blend of pace, skill, and end product, making him difficult to replace on the pitch.
Club president Florentino Perez has publicly said he wants the Brazilian to stay long term, and reports in Spain suggest both sides still favour a new deal, but talks have dragged for months without resolution. For the Gunners, signing a player of that profile would mark a real shift from how Mikel Arteta has built his squad. Much now depends on how the next few weeks unfold. Real Madrid want this resolved before the transfer window closes, aware that letting it run into next year would hand Arsenal, and the Premier League, a genuine opening.
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