Arsenal are exploring a deal to bring Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior to the Emirates Stadium, targeting the Brazilian international as he enters the final year of his contract. The 26-year-old has 12 months remaining on his deal at the Bernabeu and has yet to agree to an extension that would tie him to the Spanish club until 2030. The Gunners are monitoring the situation and could open negotiations if the standoff persists. Vinicius, who scored 22 goals for Real Madrid last season and four at the World Cup, joined the club from Flamengo in 2018 and has since registered 128 goals and 100 assists across 375 appearances. Arsenal have been active in the transfer market this summer, having signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34 million and sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas. The North London club also added goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer and converted Piero Hincapie's loan into a permanent deal.
Arsenal eye shock move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as contract standoff continues
Story development
- Real Madrid reopen Vinicius Junior contract talks as Arsenal weigh record-breaking bid
- Arsenal eye shock move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as contract standoff continues
Covered by 12 outlets across 7 countries
Sources
The reporting this story is built on
Additional coverage
Others reporting the same event
theguardian.com GBR Arsenal make shock approach to sign Vinícius Júnior from Real Madridbbc.co.uk GBR Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?standard.co.uk GBR Vinicius Junior transfer decision revealed as Real Madrid star responds to Arsenal interestmetro.co.uk GBR Jose Mourinho sends message to Arsenal over Vinicius Junior transferekstrabladet.dk DNK Avis: Vinicius vil forlænge med Real Madridrtbf.be BEL Openda fonce vers Lyon, Arsenal convoite Vinicius, le Real et le PSG se disputent un crack : les 5 infos mercato du jour - RTBF Actuskrone.at AUT 470.000 Euro pro Woche - Vinicius nach England? Mega-Transfer bahnt sich an
Related stories
Arsenal agree deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis in Belgian Pro League record transfer Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Greek winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for a fee around £34 million, a sum that constitutes a record for the Be… Bruno Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants to leave as Arsenal step up pursuit Bruno Guimaraes has informed Newcastle's hierarchy that he wishes to leave the club and join Arsenal, prompting the London side to accelerate their interest in… Arsenal confirm Leandro Trossard's departure to Besiktas in £17m deal Arsenal have confirmed Leandro Trossard is joining Besiktas in a transfer worth £17 million, with an initial fee of £15.3 million plus £1.7 million in add-ons.… Arsenal table £70m bid for Guimaraes as Newcastle dig in for £100m Arsenal have submitted a £70 million bid for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, significantly raising their pursuit after the club earlier rejected an… Arsenal poised to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer from Leeds Arsenal are on the verge of completing the signing of Illan Meslier on a free transfer, with the former Leeds United goalkeeper at the club's training centre to… Vinícius Júnior undergoes facial surgery in Brazil after World Cup exit Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has undergone aesthetic surgery to his jaw, mouth, and chin in Goiânia, Brazil, following his early departure from the World…