Real Madrid expected to reject Arsenal’s opening Vinicius Jr bid – Report

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·02 de agosto de 2026

Real Madrid expected to reject Arsenal’s opening Vinicius Jr bid – Report

Arsenal’s ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Jr continues to gather momentum, with fresh reports claiming the Gunners are preparing an opening offer worth €100 million for the Real Madrid star.

According to Madrid Universal Arsenal are expected to submit an initial bid for the Brazilian international, although Los Blancos are reportedly prepared to reject that first proposal as they continue to hold out for a significantly higher fee.

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A first transfer fee begins to emerge

Much of the speculation surrounding Vinicius Jr’s future has centred on his ongoing contract negotiations with Real Madrid, but this is one of the first reports to attach a specific figure to Arsenal’s reported interest.

Despite Vinicius entering the final year of his current deal next summer, the report claims Real Madrid still value the 26-year-old well above Arsenal’s proposed €100 million offer and are unwilling to sanction a sale at that price.

However, the Spanish giants are also said to have reached their limit regarding contract negotiations.

It is claimed that no improved offer will be made to the player, with Vinicius already having a renewal proposal on the table. If he decides not to accept those terms, a departure this summer cannot be ruled out, but only if Real Madrid’s valuation is met.

Arsenal’s financial package remains attractive

While Arsenal’s reported transfer fee may fall short of Real Madrid’s expectations, the package being offered to the player himself is said to be considerably more attractive.

The report suggests the Gunners are prepared to offer Vinicius a salary of €25 million per season, bringing them much closer to the player’s reported €30 million annual demands.

Just as importantly, Arsenal are also said to be willing to allow the Brazilian to retain 100 per cent of his image rights.

That represents a notable contrast to his current arrangement at Real Madrid, where his commercial rights are reportedly shared equally with the club.

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Patience could be Arsenal’s biggest weapon

Recent reports have suggested Arsenal have already laid much of the groundwork should an opportunity arise to sign the winger, while Real Madrid remain hopeful of reaching an agreement over a new contract.

If this latest update is accurate, the Gunners appear content to remain patient rather than rush into negotiations.

With Vinicius yet to commit his future to Real Madrid, Arsenal may feel time is on their side, particularly if contract talks continue without a breakthrough.

For now, however, the expectation is that any opening offer worth €100 million would be rejected, meaning there could still be plenty of twists to come in what is already shaping up to be one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.

Do you think Arsenal would eventually need to increase their offer to sign Vinicius Jr, or should the club remain patient while his contract situation develops? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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