In the event of Arsenal making a formal bid for Vinícius Jr. this summer, Real Madrid are said to be willing to offer a massive €150m transfer fee.
Arsenal is looking to make a significant signing and the 26-year-old has become a key interest for the Premier League club as they hunt for a key figure to help them secure big trophies.
Arsenal step up interest in Vinícius Jr.
Arsenal are believed to be keen to sign Vinícius as one of their top attacking targets for the upcoming campaign.
The Brazilian’s contract has come into an end-of-year situation, which has fuelled speculation about his future, as his current Real Madrid deal is said to be up for renewal this year.
But, with that in doubt, Arsenal look ready to pursue the winger’s move to the Premier League.
Vinícius is a big statement of intent for the Gunners as they seek to bolster their team and put in a bid for their first Champions League trophy.
Real Madrid reluctant to sell their star
But Real Madrid have not been showing signs of wanting to let go of one of their most vital attacking players.
The club will continue to discuss with Vinícius about his current contract and future plans for him at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Madrid’s preferred option would be to simply retain the Brazilian, as he is integral to the attacking play of the squad.
But if Arsenal are forced to negotiate with the club, they are likely to ask for a huge price.
€150m price tag could test Arsenal
If Real Madrid do decide to make the move, it is expected that they may be willing to pay as much as €150 million for Vinícius.
The Brazilian would be one of the most expensive players in football history and a big financial investment for Arsenal.
The Premier League outfit are said to be willing to make a lot of offers to the player and his agents, but the price Madrid may be asking for could make things a lot trickier.
Vinícius contract situation remains key
The forward’s contract is the key to the whole scenario.
Real Madrid are currently in the process of negotiating a new contract with Vinículus, which is set to expire at the end of this season, and will need to decide if they can secure a new deal for him or if other clubs will put more pressure on them.
The Gunners might see the chance as an opportunity, especially if the Brazilian is looking for a new challenge in England.
But for Madrid, the signing of Vinícius would take away a lot of the uncertainty surrounding one of their biggest stars.
Arsenal face huge transfer decision
If Arsenal are interested in Vinícius, it could be one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer.
The Brazilian would bring in attacking quality, creativity and pace to Arteta’s squad but a price tag of €150m would force the London club to make a big decision.
Real Madrid are not keen to sell and the contract negotiations with Vinícius may be the deciding factor in Arsenal’s ability to make a blockbuster move.
The Brazilian’s future is one of the big transfer stories of the window, with both sides needing to make critical moves.
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