Arsenal has reportedly submitted a final offer for Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr, as Real Madrid prepares to sell the player if contract renewal talks fail.
Multiple sources on August 1, 2026, indicate that the 26-year-old winger has 12 months left on his contract.
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Stalled negotiations with Real Madrid have sparked intense speculation about his future.
The Spanish club has made clear it will not increase its latest contract proposal. According to Marca, no further wage improvements or negotiation rounds will be entertained.
If Vinicius declines the offer, Real Madrid plans to transfer him this summer.
Madrid's Stance and Player's Decision
Jose Mourinho, recently returned to Real Madrid's management, has reportedly expressed a personal desire for Vinicius to remain with the team.
However, the club's hierarchy rejected Vinicius's demand to match the wages of their top earner, Kylian Mbappe.
Sources told ESPN that the club believes the decision now rests with the player himself: sign the new contract or push for a move elsewhere.
Vinicius resumed training at Real Madrid's Valdebebas facility following the World Cup break. No meeting has been scheduled yet between club officials and his representatives.
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A source close to Vinicius denied any contact with Arsenal so far, despite the Premier League club's evident interest.
Arsenal is assessing the feasibility of concluding the deal.
Guimaraes Deal Nears Completion
Meanwhile, Arsenal appears close to securing Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in a deal reportedly worth £77 million, as reported by L'Equipe.
The agreement is near completion, with add-ons and agent fees still being finalized.
Guimaraes's former club, Lyon, stands to benefit from the transfer due to a 20% profit clause on future sales, potentially earning nearly £8 million from this deal.
This transfer would be the fourth significant departure from Newcastle this summer, following the exits of Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, and manager Eddie Howe.
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Adding Guimaraes would provide Arsenal with crucial midfield support as they prepare to defend their Premier League title, complementing their pursuit of Vinicius Jr.
