Vinícius Júnior is set to resume contract negotiations with Real Madrid this week as his current deal enters its final year, with the club willing to consider offers if no agreement is reached. The 26-year-old returned to pre-season training on Monday alongside Bernardo Silva and Brahim Díaz following the World Cup, training under José Mourinho for the first time.
Renewal discussions have stalled over wages and status, with Vinícius seeking recognition as the club's top earner above Kylian Mbappé. Arsenal have identified the Brazilian as their priority target, and manager Mikel Arteta has personally assured him the team would be built around him at the Emirates Stadium.
Vinícius, who has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies in eight years at the Bernabéu, has described Real Madrid as 'the club of my dreams', though the two sides remain far apart on terms.