Everything indicates that this will be the big transfer window of this month of August. While he still cannot find an agreement to extend with Real Madrid, eleven months now from the end of his lease, Vinícius Júnior is coveted by Arsenal. And the Londoners are ready to put a lot of money on the table to enlist the Brazilian. For several days now, the English and Spanish media have confirmed the Gunners’ desire to sign the former Flamengo man, who would be the big star of Arsenal’s project for the coming season.
For the English champion, this is a strategic operation, aiming to reach a milestone not only in sporting terms, but also in the media. For the player, it is the possibility of being the real star of a project and the offensive leader of Arsenal, without having to share the spotlight like in Madrid. The newspaper A.S. made new revelations on this matter this Monday, explaining that Mikel Arteta has already taken matters into his own hands.
Arsenal are ready for anything
The Spanish coach has even already spoken with Vinicius Jr, to let him know how important he would be to the Emirates Stadium side. Above all, the Spanish media estimates the transfer price at 150 million euros. A substantial sum, and this, while the player is soon reaching the end of his contract. Negotiations between the two teams have not yet started, and everything will depend on what happens at Valdebebas this week, where the player will meet with the management of Real Madrid as well as with José Mourinho. A definitive answer is awaited.
If no agreement is reached for an extension, Arsenal leaders will go on the attack. The Iberian newspaper once again specifies that for the moment, the player rather wants to stay in Madrid. But, as revealed by different media like The Athletic in recent days, the differences between the demands of the player, who demands 30 million euros net per season and a signing bonus, and what Real Madrid is ready to offer, are too great. Arsenal clearly have something to play for…
