Real Madrid have reopened contract extension negotiations with Vinicius Junior as the forward enters the final 12 months of his deal, while new manager Jose Mourinho is determined to retain him.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Vinicius as his top transfer target after the Gunners missed out on Morgan Rogers when Chelsea submitted a £117 million offer for the Aston Villa forward. The north London club is examining the terms of a potential deal, though acquiring Vinicius would require shattering the British transfer record of £125 million, and the Brazilian is reportedly earning around £450,000 a week in Madrid.
The Brazilian can open discussions with other clubs over a free transfer from January 2027, a prospect that may accelerate Madrid's push to secure new terms.