Arsenal are having a momentum shift in their favour as they pursue the blockbuster signing of Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid during this summer transfer window
Vinicius Junior celebrates during a Brazil match at the World Cup
Arsenal continue to explore signing Vinicius Jr(Image: FIFA via Getty Images)
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Arsenal's chances of signing Vinicius Jr have improved. This shift in momentum comes after Real Madrid decided not to improve their latest contract offer.
Real have reportedly presented a final renewal offer to the Brazilian international. The Spanish club currently refuses to compromise any further on their proposed terms.
Vinicius originally preferred to remain with Madrid for the foreseeable future. However, his feelings are beginning to change due to the club's rigid stance on his contract.
Arsenal are fully prepared to capitalise if the player ultimately decides to leave Madrid. All levels of the London club are completely aligned in pursuing this ambitious deal.
Despite the ongoing contract standoff, the player has yet to make a definitive decision. The Brazilian star is carefully evaluating his options and refuses to rush into a choice.
An established Arsenal source on social media, the Hand of Arsenal, claims the club have reached an agreement in with principle on personal terms with Vinicius but that has been denied in the Spanish and Brazilian press.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recently hinted at these major transfer plans during a summer interview. He stated that the club is actively seeking top talent to elevate their squad to a new level.
A successful move for Vinicius would perfectly align with the ownership's ambitious vision. Arteta emphasised that achieving this growth requires bringing in significantly better individual players.
The Gunners are also close to securing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. This expected £80 million deal could pair Vinicius with his Brazilian international teammate in London.