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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"Premier League interest in Vinicius Jr. grows amid an unresolved contract, while Real push ahead with Diomande deal
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:05 PMArsenal make Vinicius their No. 1 target even as he still hopes to resolve Real Madrid contract issue
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...
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:14 PMArsenal Monitoring Vinicius as Contract Talks Stall While Real Madrid’s Summer Plans Continue to Evolve
Premier League interest in Vinicius Jr. grows amid an unresolved contract, while Real push ahead with Diomande deal
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