Arsenal's ambitious pursuit of Vinícius amid Real Madrid deadlock

Vinícius, the Brazilian winger, is eleven months from the end of his Real Madrid contract and still has no extension agreement, while Arsenal are showing strong ambition to make him the star of their sporting and media project. According to the Spanish daily AS, Mikel Arteta has already contacted the player to underline his importance in the future plan of the Gunners, and the transfer fee is estimated at €150 million.

Les negotiations between Real Madrid and the player's camp remain blocked, with no progress reported on a new deal.

Vinícius is demanding €30 million net per season together with a signing bonus, a request that Florentino Pérez deems too high.

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If discussions fail this week at Valdebebas, Arsenal could move to the offensive and intensify their pursuit.

Pour the champion of England, this operation aims to break a new sporting and media ceiling for the club.

For Vinícius, the move would offer the chance to become the undisputed offensive leader of a project, without sharing the spotlight as he does at Madrid with Mbappé or Bellingham.

The €150 million price tag underscores the magnitude of the deal as the Brazilian winger approaches the end of his current contract.