Vinicius Junior has reportedly decided whether he wants to remain at Real Madrid or make a move to Arsenal or Liverpool during the summer transfer window.
Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs showing interest in bringing Vinicius Junior to their squads this summer.
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TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey revealed on July 25 that representatives of Vinicius Junior have opened discussions with both Arsenal and Liverpool.
Manchester City are also interested in securing the Real Madrid winger in the 2026 summer window and have, like Arsenal and Liverpool, held talks over a potential deal.
Vinicius Junior’s current contract with Madrid runs until the summer of 2027, although negotiations over an extension have reportedly stalled.
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The Brazilian currently earns €25million (£21.3m, $28.4m) annually at Madrid, while the club have offered him just under €40m (£34.1m, $45.5m) per year in a new contract.
However, Madrid are unwilling to match the €60m (£51,2m, $68.2m) annual salary earned by Kylian Mbappe.
Sources have claimed that Madrid have warned Vinicius Junior’s representatives that if the current proposal is rejected, Los Blancos will consider selling the winger this summer.
AS has now reported that Vinicius Junior’s preference is to remain at Madrid and agree a new contract, despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Spanish publication, which is closely associated with Real Madrid, has also claimed that manager Jose Mourinho wants Vinicius Junior to stay, with The Telegraph supporting the report.
The report has stated: ‘According to AS, Vinicius’s priority is to renew his contract with Real Madrid. ‘And, likewise, Real Madrid’s priority is to renew his contract.
‘Vinicius’s situation, with only one year left on his contract, has not gone unnoticed by Europe’s top clubs.
‘It’s a great market opportunity whether he decides to leave now or in the summer of 2027 without having renewed his contract with Real Madrid, as he would then be a free agent.
‘The latest big club to make a move has been Arteta’s Arsenal, who have begun exploratory talks, as reported by The Athletic.
‘Before the Gunners, it was Liverpool who showed interest in making the move, but in 2027, on a free transfer.
‘Everyone wants him… but Vinicius wants Real Madrid.’
AS continued: ‘Talks regarding the renewal of the Brazilian star’s contract with Real Madrid will resume next week, upon the player’s return from vacation.
‘Before making any decisions about his future, Vini wants to meet with the club’s management to understand firsthand his role in this new project, which is just getting started under Mourinho, and also whether his salary reflects his status in world football.
‘The manager also believes that players like him shouldn’t be allowed to slip away and is already looking for ways to optimize the performance of what could be a magical attacking trio of Diomande, Mbappe and Vini, supported by Bellingham.’
