Arsenal Preparing New Move in Vinicius Jr Transfer Bid

Reports suggest there has been a possible development in Arsenal's long-running transfer efforts for Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr. The 26-year-old, who finished second in the 2024 Ballon d'Or vote, has been one of Real Madrid's most influential players since he joined from Flamengo in 2018. However, his position at the Bernabeu is said to have weakened recently.

According to reports in the Spanish press, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been advised to consider selling Vinicius Jr in the January transfer window or next summer. After the player received a red card in the match against Villarreal and was handed a four-match ban, the newly signed 19-year-old Yan Diomande was given a chance in the starting eleven.

As Diomande took his chance well, talks about Vinicius Jr's future are said to have started within the club's management. According to Fichajes, some board members have reportedly recommended that Perez sell the player. The price for starting negotiations is said to be around 150 million euros.

That figure would represent a significant income for the club. Vinicius Jr extended his contract last August until June 2032, and the club's official announcement of that renewal meant the player was expected to stay for the next six seasons. It is not yet clear whether these new developments will change that plan.