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Arsenal abandons pursuit of Vinicius Jr. as contract renewal expected

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:55 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Arsenal abandons pursuit of Vinicius Jr. as contract renewal expected
Summary

Arsenal has reportedly given up on acquiring Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid, acknowledging that his contract renewal is imminent. The club previously showed strong interest in signing the Brazilian winger but now believes he will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu. With his current deal expiring next summer and ongoing negotiations stalling over wage demands, Arsenal feels further attempts to secure Vinicius are futile. They are expected to shift focus to other potential signings as they adjust their summer transfer strategy.

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By the Numbers
  • •Arsenal thought of making a major offer for Vinicius Jr.
  • •Vinicius is expected to sign a new contract with Real Madrid.
  • •Negotiations have stalled over high wage demands.
  • •Arsenal will look for other wide attacking players.
  • •Vinicius' current contract expires next summer.
Latest Updates
  • 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal ‘throw in the towel’ for Vinícius Jr.
  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal accept defeat in pursuit of Real Madrid superstar: ‘He is going to renew’
What they're saying
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According to MARCA, Arsenal have accepted that a move for Vinicius Jr. is no longer realistic, with the Premier League club now convinced that the Brazilian will remain at Real Madrid and sign a new c...

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Premier League giants Arsenal have all but given up on their summer pursuit of Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. This comes with the Gunners having faced up to the reality that the Brazilian will in the...

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