Arsenal eye surprise move for Vinicius as Real stalls

Vinicius Jr. returned to training at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas complex on Monday, ending his post‑World Cup break, while his contract expires in a single year. reports the club will not improve its latest extension offer, and Arsenal are reportedly studying a possible transfer despite no contact yet.

According to , sources confirmed that Real Madrid’s hierarchy has decided not to raise the latest contract extension proposal presented to the Brazilian winger.

Vinicius resumed training at the Valdebebas facilities on Monday, preparing for the upcoming season after his holidays following the World Cup concluded.

His future remains uncertain, as he has only one year left on his current deal and no meeting date has been set between Real Madrid executives and his representatives.

The club says the decision now lies with the player: either sign a new contract or attempt to leave the Spanish side.

A source close to Vinicius disclosed that Arsenal have not been contacted yet, although the Gunners are very interested in the Brazilian winger and are assessing the feasibility of a deal.

Negotiations between Real Madrid and Vinicius’ camp regarding a fresh contract have been at a standstill for some time.

reported last season that the player was not in a hurry to extend and that talks would not resume until after the World Cup.

Now 26 years old, Vinicius joined Real Madrid in 2018 and has established himself as one of the world’s best, scoring in two Champions League finals and finishing second in the 2024 Ballon d’Or.