Arsenal strike Vinicius Junior terms agreement as Real Madrid contract talks break down…

Arsenal has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Vinicius Junior, making it increasingly probable that he will join the club, although another source presents a contrasting perspective.

Vinicius’ existing contract runs until June 2027, and he is seeking a substantial salary increase to commit to a long-term deal with Real Madrid. The winger aims for wages that are more in line with those of his teammate Kylian Mbappe.

However, Real Madrid is hesitant to fulfill his financial expectations. Negotiations have been ongoing for 18 months, and the club is eager to find a resolution.

If an agreement on new terms cannot be reached, Madrid is prepared to sell Vinicius this summer to avoid losing him for free next year. Arsenal has emerged as a leading contender for the Brazilian star, having initiated discussions with his representatives.

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal has successfully negotiated terms with Vinicius, offering him the lucrative salary that Madrid is unwilling to provide.

Consequently, Vinicius is ‘seriously contemplating’ a move from the Spanish capital to become the ‘key player’ in Mikel Arteta’s vision at the Emirates.

Meanwhile, Madrid has presented Vinicius with a new contract proposal, which has been turned down by his camp.

The 26-year-old still prefers to stay at Madrid, but he is increasingly considering a switch to a Premier League club.

The report also mentions that ‘Vinicius has consulted several of his international teammates about the potential move to London.’

Earlier on Wednesday, Spanish publication AS reported that the Arsenal squad views Vinicius’ transfer as a ‘done deal.’

Nevertheless, there are conflicting reports regarding how imminent Vinicius’ transfer to the Premier League champions actually is.

Sky Sports has indicated that following crucial discussions between Vinicius and Madrid officials, the forward has opted to remain in Spain.

If this turns out to be accurate, it would represent a significant source of frustration for Arteta. The Arsenal manager has taken a personal interest in the transfer, engaging directly with Vinicius to communicate his vision.

Arteta has identified Vinicius as his ideal candidate to take over from Gabriel Martinelli on the left wing, convinced that he can assist the Gunners in securing the Champions League and additional Premier League titles.

However, Arsenal may now need to consider their alternative options. They have already lost out on Morgan Rogers, who has signed with Chelsea in a staggering £117m transfer.

Arsenal are known to be big admirers of PSG’s Bradley Barcola, though they will have to hijack Liverpool’s talks for him