Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid will hold further talks this week to secure a new long‑term contract, with manager Jose Mourinho keen to keep the Brazil international. The club wants to avoid losing him for free next summer.

Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely, as acquiring the winger would be a jaw‑dropping addition to their left‑wing options. With one year left on his current contract, the window for a move is opening.

Wage demands are a sticking point: Vinicius Jr earns 15m € net per year, Real offered 20m €, and he is asking for 30m € – just over 550,000 € a week net – a figure Premier League clubs find hard to match.

Should no agreement be reached, Real may consider a sale. Meanwhile, interest in Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig is rising, but it does not affect the Vinicius Jr situation.