Vinicius Junior expected to stay at Real Madrid following contract talks with hierarchy | OneFootball

Vinicius Junior is expected to remain at Real Madrid after positive talks with the club’s hierarchy.

Sky Sports claims the 26-year-old’s representatives met with Madrid executives today.

The meeting has yielded a positive outcome, as the Brazil international is now expected to extend his contract with the club.

Arsenal have been strongly pursuing the former Flamengo man, as they look to make a marquee addition to their title-winning squad this summer.

Arsenal set to miss out on Madrid star

The Gunners were reportedly prepared to break their transfer record and wage structure to sign the forward.

Arsenal were interested in Morgan Rogers earlier this summer. However, he joined Chelsea from Aston Villa.

They have already signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, but are in the hunt for a marquee addition in attack.

Vinicius was their preferred option, but they must now look elsewhere.

The number of available quality left-sided attackers has been depleted this summer, with various clubs moving to strengthen the position.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could place his trust in new signing Christos Tzolis, who scored during a pre-season game against Girona last week.

The 24-year-old will compete with Gabriel Martinelli for a starting berth, and both players are talented enough to make a difference.

The Gunners have the option of hijacking a move for Bradley Barcola or Mika Godts, both of whom are in talks to join Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively.

They could also move for AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who has declared his intention to move from the San Siro this summer.

No clubs have managed to meet the relatively modest £42 million asking price for the Portugal international, and Arsenal could capitalise.