Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what’s next for the Brazil international?

Talks on a new real estate deal for Vinicius are expected to escalate in the coming days.

The forward is still said to be very receptive to a renewal at the Bernabeu but “wants to feel the love”. Recent reports suggest new manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep all his big names at the club.

But there is a serious risk for Real if they continue to sign Vinicius without renegotiating his contract. In the year The Brazilian leaving for no reason in 2027 would spell financial ruin, even for a club as cash-rich as theirs.

With this in mind, resolving the situation one way or the other is considered a priority for Real before the transfer deadline.

As it stands, Vinicius could start talking to rival clubs about a free transfer from Real at the start of the year. A free transfer would be more lucrative in terms of wages for the striker than leaving him this summer, with the buying club having to earn a transfer fee.

Also, how much does the real Vinicius want?

Their move to sign Eden Hazard seven years ago gives us a clue. The club have signed the Belgian in a deal worth up to £130m in 2019. He was 28 at the time and in the last year of his contract Chelsea.

Vinicius is two years younger and has a higher trade value than Hazard – not to mention seven years worth of inflation.

Obviously it is. Arsenal Alexander Isak has to break the transfer record of £125 million. Newcastle to the Liverpool Last summer.

Vinicius’ salary should be considered. According to reports, he earns £450,000 a week at Real Madrid.

as if ArsenalThis will immediately become the club’s highest earner by some distance, with Bukayo Saka earning up to £400,000 a week.

But if Vinicius is set to leave this summer with one year left on his real contract, it’s not just about matching the money, or at least improving it.