Arsenal target Vinicius as Real Madrid contract talks stall
What's next: Real must either renew the Brazil forward soon or risk him talking to other clubs in January.
Arsenal have made Vinicius Junior a leading transfer target as the Real Madrid forward enters the final year of his contract without a new deal in place. British reports said Arsenal have explored a move for the 26-year-old Brazil international, though club sources described any deal as difficult and still at an early stage. Real have reopened talks and are expected to push for a renewal in the coming days. If no agreement is reached, Vinicius would be free to negotiate with rival clubs from January. BBC Sport reported Arsenal would likely have to break the British transfer record to sign him this summer, with Saudi clubs also tracking the situation.