Can Arsenal meet Real Madrid’s demand for Vinicius?

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·4 août 2026

Can Arsenal meet Real Madrid’s demand for Vinicius?

Arsenal remain determined to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid this summer, but completing a deal for the Brazilian attacker would be a difficult task.

An opportunity has emerged for the Gunners to explore a move because Vinicius and Real Madrid have not yet agreed on a new contract, with the player entering the final months of his current deal at the club.

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Real Madrid remain relaxed about the situation and are confident that Vinicius will not leave. The Spanish giants expect the forward to sign a new agreement, but they will not allow him to depart as a free agent at the end of the season.

Real Madrid set huge Vinicius Junior price

If Vinicius fails to extend his contract with Madrid, the club would consider selling him rather than losing him without a transfer fee. According to AS, Real Madrid would demand at least 150m euros for the attacker’s signature.

The reported asking price represents a major financial commitment for Arsenal, as their most expensive player is not valued at that level. The situation is also complicated by the fact that Vinicius has only a short period remaining on his current contract.

There is little doubt that Vinicius is considered one of the best players in world football, but Arsenal would need to decide whether they are prepared to make such a significant investment.

Arsenal face a difficult Vinicius deal

A transfer would also require Arsenal to offer Vinicius a substantial salary package and a significant signing-on bonus to convince him to move to the club.

The Gunners have shown ambition in the transfer market and remain interested in adding elite talent to their squad. However, securing Vinicius would require a major financial effort and careful negotiations.

Real Madrid’s desire to keep the attacker, combined with the expected transfer fee and personal terms involved, means Arsenal face a challenging battle. If they want to complete the move, they will need to make every effort to convince both the player and his current club.

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