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Arsenal pursues Vinicius Junior amid contract uncertainty with Real Madrid

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Arsenal pursues Vinicius Junior amid contract uncertainty with Real Madrid

Summary

Arsenal aims to sign Vinicius Junior during the current transfer window, bolstering their squad after winning the league and reaching the Champions League final. The Brazilian forward is in the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, where negotiations for an extension have faltered. Real Madrid has made a take-it-or-leave-it contract offer, heightening speculation about Vinicius's future. Arsenal believes they could be an appealing option if he opts not to renew, with both sides awaiting his decision in the coming weeks.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal seeks to strengthen their squad by signing Vinicius Junior.
•Vinicius is in the last year of his contract with Real Madrid.
•Real Madrid has issued a take-it-or-leave-it contract offer.
•Arsenal hopes to capitalize on Vinicius's contract uncertainty.
•Vinicius's decision is expected in the coming weeks.

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Arsenal remain determined to sign Vinicius Junior during the current transfer window as they continue their pursuit of one of the world’s leading players in an effort to strengthen an already impres...
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