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The future of the Real Madrid star is uncertain
Arsenal’s interest in signing Vinicius Junior, who is entering the final year of his contract at Real Madrid, will indirectly affect Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, who is a Barcelona target, according to the press.
In fact, Arsenal, along with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, are among the clubs that have shown an interest in signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.
During the last World Cup, Julián Alvarez announced his intention to leave Atletico Madrid to “pursue a dream”, and although he didn’t specify what this “dream” was, anyone listening understood he was referring to his future at Barcelona.
More than a month has passed since that day, but Atlético’s position still stands, rejecting the wish of their player, who on that day referred to a previous conversation with his club, with whom he has a contract until 2030.
So far, Atletico Madrid have only discussed two options: paying a release clause of €500 million, an exorbitant sum that would be difficult for any club to afford.
A second option to sell the player remains to be seen, and if it comes to this point, Atletico would prefer to see Julian anywhere other than one of the two teams competing for the Spanish league title with him.
Arsenal, while not Atletico’s preferred solution, could be a last-minute move away, while Barcelona, who have not given up after reaffirming their €100m offer, hope progress in the transfer window could pave the way for talks.
The newspaper reported.Mundo Deportivo:Julian remains Barcelona’s main target, but with the peace of mind that comes with the inclusion of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi to bolster their attack, even though they are not strikers in the strict sense of the word.
Meanwhile, cook Vinicius One of the most obvious candidates to strengthen the attack of the champion of the English Premier League and the vice-champion of the Champions League.
Arsenal are closely monitoring the Brazilian international’s situation and will look to sign him if he does not extend his contract with Real Madrid. Interest in the player is still in the initial stage, and negotiations between the two clubs have not yet taken place.
The appearance of Vinicius’ name in Arsenal’s transfer market is a new development in this interconnected market.
The prolonged stalemate over a contract extension for Vinicius, which Real Madrid have discussed without a final deal in place, in addition to the huge offer the Spanish club are said to be making for young Ivorian winger Yann Diomandi (19), explains Arsenal’s interest in him.
According to The Athletic, there is another factor. Diomande and Vinicius share the same player agency.
There have been no talks between the clubs at the moment, but if the extension of Vinicius’ long-term contract, which ends in 2027, does not materialize, it would make sense for Real to use the remainder of the current transfer window to sell the 26-year-old Brazilian for a hefty price, given that the player could already agree his future transfer with his club in January.
According to ESPN, Real Madrid see Arsenal as the only possible destination for Vinicius if he cannot agree a contract extension.
Should Arsenal’s interest turn into a serious offer for Real Madrid, the reigning European runners-up and Premier League champions will be less likely to pursue Julian Alvarez, which would benefit Barcelona.
