English club Arsenal has strongly entered the race to sign Brazilian star Vinicius Junior in a deal that could shake the foundations of the summer transfer market, amid complications surrounding the player's future with Real Madrid, whose contract with him ends in the summer of 2027.
British newspaper "The Athletic" revealed that the Gunners have finalized their official offer to the Royal Club worth 145 million euros, including 135 million as a fixed amount in addition to other variables, in a serious attempt to sign the 26-year-old Brazilian winger.
Journalist David Ornstein reported that Vinicius has shown openness to the idea of moving to the English Premier League, in a notable development that puts Real Madrid in a real dilemma regarding the future of one of its most prominent stars.
English reports had previously indicated that a preliminary agreement was reached between Arsenal and Rock Nation agency, which represents the player, as the London club intends to offer the largest contract in its history to lure the Brazilian star, according to what was reported by "The Sun" newspaper.
Real Madrid faces a critical situation, as it has not received any response from Vinicius to the renewal offer submitted to him a full year ago, which puts the club in front of difficult choices: either accept the generous English offer, or risk losing the player for free after a few months when he becomes free to negotiate with other clubs.
The most prominent question remains: Will the Royal Club accept parting with its most prominent attacking duo, Vinicius and Mbappe, who also has one year left on his contract, or will it try to convince the Brazilian star to stay despite stalled renewal negotiations for months?
