Viniciur Jr continues to be strongly linked to Arsenal with crucial Real Madrid discussions set to take place that are likely to decide his future
Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of Vinicius Junior's talks with Real Madrid
Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of Vinicius Junior's talks with Real Madrid (Image: (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images))
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Arsenal look set to learn Vinicius Jr's final transfer decision next week, with a decisive period in determining his future coming up.
Mikel Arteta has made the Brazil international his No1 attacking target, with the bombshell opportunity in the transfer market having emerged as he has just 12 months remaining on his Real Madrid contract. At present, there is no extension agreed.
Spanish news outlets are claiming that Los Blancos have already proposed their final terms for a new deal to Vinicius. That stance has seemingly benefitted Arsenal with momentum moving in their favour, football.london understands.
A deal for the 25-year-old remains complex and expensive but it is certainly possible especially with personal terms broadly agreed, according to The Independent. Their report has, however, also claimed that the preference of both Vini and Real is for him to stay in the Spanish capital.
But with the two sides quite far apart in their stances over a contract extension, there is no current indication anything will be agreed soon.
That is another factor that could help the Gunners with it also claimed that the situation surrounding his future is entering a decisive period and thus it is possible it is decided over the coming days.
Arteta & Co would benefit from wrapping up the deal before preparation for the new season really start to ramp up, with their first official friendly taking place tonight against Girona (7pm Saturday).
Arsenal have a second fixture against Real Betis a few days later on Wednesday, and it does not seem impossible that Bruno Guimaraes' future is resolved by then. The Newcastle United star is edging closer to joining the Premier League champions, with several claims made of an agreement being reached.
Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior
Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior are wanted by Arsenal
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football.london understands that discussions through intermediaries are close to finding the sweet spot which would then likely result in a formal bid being made to the Magpies.
If sporting director Andrea Berta can seal transfers for Guimaraes and Vinicius that would be quite the statement of intent before the 2026/27 season. Arteta has already made his stance clear on marquee deals in the summer window.
Speaking in an interview with the club, he said: “A lot is happening. We all know about the context of this transfer window. From ownership to the board, the sporting director, myself, we know that we want to take this club to a different level.
“That is going to require a better squad, better individuals. We have identified where we have opportunities to grow and to improve and to evolve our game and what is going to be needed to achieve that. Hopefully very soon we can start to put things in a very concrete way.”