Gary Cotterill

Vinicius Junior is expected to remain at Real Madrid beyond the summer transfer window despite Arsenal’s interest. Real Madrid do not intend to sell him and are confident of agreeing a long-term contract, with manager Jose Mourinho and president Florentino Perez supporting his continued stay. Vinicius has one year remaining on his current deal, creating the risk that he could sign a pre-contract with a foreign club in six months. Arsenal is also considering alternatives including PSG’s Bradley Barcola, while Real Madrid’s negotiations for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande are continuing and are described as close.

Real Madrid are preparing further talks with Vinicius Junior over a long-term contract as the Brazil winger enters the final year of his current deal. Arsenal are monitoring the situation and exploring a potential move, while Real could consider selling rather than losing him for free if an agreement is not reached. Vinicius reportedly earns €15 million net annually, Real have offered €20 million, and he is seeking €30 million, figures that may make a Premier League transfer difficult. Real Madrid are also close to agreeing a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, although the club says that transfer is unrelated to Vinicius's future.