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Arsenal tracks Vinicius amid contract stalemate with Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Arsenal tracks Vinicius amid contract stalemate with Real Madrid

Summary

Arsenal is monitoring Vinicius Junior's contract situation at Real Madrid as discussions for an extension remain unresolved. The Brazilian winger, who has entered the final year of his current deal, is among Arsenal's top attacking targets. Real Madrid hopes to avoid losing Vinicius on a free transfer in 2027. Meanwhile, the club is advancing on the signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, a deal expected to exceed €115 million. Sources indicate that renewed talks with Vinicius are anticipated following his return from vacation.

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By the Numbers

•Vinicius Junior has not yet agreed on a new contract with Real Madrid.
•Arsenal views Vinicius as a priority target if renewal talks fail.
•Real Madrid is pursuing Yan Diomande, aiming to finalize the transfer.
•Vinicius is expected to resume talks about his future after vacation.
•Real Madrid aims to avoid losing Vinicius for free in 2027.

Latest Updates

1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issue
3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Monitoring Vinicius as Contract Talks Stall While Real Madrid’s Summer Plans Continue to Evolve

What they're saying

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Vinicius Jr. is officially in the final year of his Real Madrid contract, and the situation is creating serious tension within the Spanish club’s administration.Real Madrid have attempted to hold fr...
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