Vinicius Jr transfer news: Real Madrid step up bid to sign Ian Diomande from RB Leipzig, Arsenal interest explained | football news

Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid future has been the subject of recent speculation, with Arsenal exploring a deal for the forward, but what could happen next?

What’s the latest on Vinicius Jr.?

Brazil star Vinicius Junior, 26, is entering the final year of his contract at Real Madrid.

Talks over an extension have dragged on without a breakthrough and this has led to growing speculation over his future at the club.

It was intensified last week when that emerged Arsenal are interested in signing him Unless he agrees a new contract with Real this summer.

In the meantime, Real Madrid has done a Important move for another winger – Exciting Ivory Coast international Yann Diomonde at RB Leipzig.

This means doubts have grown over Vinicius’ future at the Bernabeu over the past few days.

How serious is Arsenal’s interest and can they afford him?

Arsenal’s interest is real but preliminary and conditional on a number of factors, not least cost – which would be significant in opening the door for Vinicius to leave Real.

Club-to-club talks have not taken place and progress towards a formal bid is not guaranteed.

Arsenal, as newly-crowned Premier League champions, are looking to add another top-class forward despite signing Christos Jolis. He was brought in to replace Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli’s future is in doubt.

Last year they were interested in Vinicius’ Real Madrid teammate Rodrigo, while this summer Sky Sports News Julian Alvarez and Morgan Rodgers, who have since joined Chelsea from Aston Villa, have expressed their interest.

With a year left on his contract, the financial side of buying Vinicius won’t be as serious as it once was – but it’s worth remembering the sheer scale of an offer for the player from the Saudi Pro League two years ago.

They were ready to pay him 1 billion euros over five years and a transfer fee of over 300 million pounds (about 350 million euros) to Real Madrid, which would have made him the most expensive transfer in history.

It won’t cost anywhere near that much this time around, but it represents what both Real and Vinicius are willing to give up in 2024.

Although the exact figure is confidential, Vinicius is believed to net between €15m and €17m per year. That’s around £247,000 to £279,000 per week after tax. To earn that amount in the UK, Arsenal would need to pay him between £450,000 and £500,000 per week.

This would make him Arsenal’s highest paid player to date. Bukayo Saka is widely believed to be the current highest earner, earning in excess of £300,000 per week.

In a report telegraph This morning claimed Arsenal would be willing to go for £400,000. But it still won’t equal Vinicius’ current salary. Widespread reports in Spain claim that part of the current impasse with Real is due to his demands for increased wages.

So is it just a dispute over the new deal?

This situation has some classic features of a new contract dispute; A stalemate reports over wage demands, with Arsenal’s interest emerging, with further talks to come.

But there has yet to be any strong public evidence that Vinicius wants to leave Real Madrid for any reason, sporting or otherwise; No quotes, no interviews, no suggestive social media posts.

Real Madrid and – most importantly – new manager Jose Mourinho want him to stay and have agreed new terms. Sky Sports News andIt was reported on Monday morning that there will be further talks between Real and Vinicius’ representatives this week, with Arsenal monitoring things closely.

Club president Florentino Perez is personally involved and has publicly expressed his desire for Vinicius to stay long-term. Reports in Spain have long claimed that both teams have indicated a preference for him to stay at the club. Real Madrid do not want him to execute the contract as a free agent.

Vinicius is not just an outstanding left winger. He’s a global superstar – and a galactico in every sense. In this way he embodies everything about Real Madrid and fits right in.

Can the same be said about Arsenal? Signing such an icon has not been part of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal plans so far, although it could be exciting to go in that direction.

What is the latest in Diomande?

Real Madrid have upped their bid for winger Yann Diomond during talks with RB Leipzig, according to The sky in Germany.

They say an offer worth between £94m and £98m has yet to be rejected, but further negotiations are needed to meet Leipzig’s demands.

According to sky in germany, Around £102m is considered a realistic final price for Diomond, with Leipzig demanding a higher guaranteed fee from Real Madrid.

As things stand, there is no final deal, but Leipzig are hopeful that the deal will be completed soon. Leganes has a sell-on clause of between five and eight percent of sales.

Diomande is in Leipzig and continues to train with the German club.

In the figures discussed, Diomonde looks set to become the most expensive African player ever, surpassing the £72m Arsenal paid Nicolas Pepe in 2019.

Does Real Madrid’s pursuit of Diomond affect Vinicius Jr.?

Sky Sports News Real’s proposed deal for Diomond is said to have no real impact on Vinicius’ situation. This says nothing about their desire to keep Vinicius, and only suggests that they could see a front three with both of these players in the squad.

Diomande can play right wing as well, and he is the only strong attacking option in the world’s biggest club.

According to Spanish newspapers A.SThe players whose futures will be affected by Diomande’s arrival are most likely to be striker Goncalo Garcia – wanted by Fulham – and winger Brahim Diaz. Rodrigo is still recovering from a long-term injury, so even at just 19, Diomond has room to break into the team quickly.

What is the most likely outcome?

At this stage, all signs still point towards Vinicius signing a new contract with Real Madrid. The fact that they will all meet again this week to discuss this points to the direction of the trip.

It will likely come down to how closely Vinicius’ earnings can match Mbappe’s and satisfy his galactico status in the squad. Normally, you don’t say no to Real Madrid.

Real will not want to go into the new season with his contract dwindling and media speculation intensifying.

Arsenal’s interest could only get stronger if a renewal fails completely, so this week is a crucial one.