The newspaper "AS" spoke about the future of Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid star, and his fate with the royal club, whether staying or departing to another club during the current summer transfer window.
Real Madrid is negotiating with Vinicius Junior to renew his contract with Los Blancos, which expires at the end of next season.
Arsenal is considered one of the most prominent clubs interested in signing Vinicius Junior this summer, and it was reported that the English club is prepared to offer the Brazilian international a high salary.
AS reported that there is an important factor that could push Vinicius Junior to move to Arsenal, as the Spanish coach Mikel Arteta personally took on the task of convincing the 26-year-old to be at the Emirates Stadium next season.
It added that Arteta's message to Vinicius is to clarify how important he is to Arsenal's project, as the Spanish coach wants to add one of Real Madrid's key leaders from the past year to his project, amid the Gunners' efforts to continue competing in all competitions next season.
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The newspaper explained that Vinicius understood Arteta's point of view, as the Brazilian international knows that Arsenal's project next season will be built around him, unlike his current situation at Real Madrid, while the player returned to Merengue training this morning.
It added that Arsenal's interest in signing Vinicius has become real and not just rumors, and now the Gunners await the player's response, whether acceptance or rejection, following the left winger's expected meeting with Real Madrid's management in the coming hours.
AS continued, saying that Vinicius Junior's transfer to Arsenal could reach 150 million euros, and having one year left on his contract with the Merengue will not affect the player's price if sold.
The newspaper recalled Real Madrid's signing of Hazard in 2019 for 100 million euros, despite the former Belgian international having one year left on his contract with Chelsea; therefore, this situation will not affect Vinicius's sale value. The Merengue are also considering signing Rodri from Manchester City for a large sum, even though the Spanish international has one year left on his contract with the Citizens.
AS concluded by noting some reports from England indicating that initial contacts have taken place between Arsenal and Real Madrid, although there are no confirmations from either club. The coming hours will be decisive for Vinicius's future, despite him having long expressed his desire to stay with the Merengue.
