Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is reportedly ready to turn down interest from Arsenal as he looks to extend his stay at the Spanish giants despite uncertainty over his contract.
The Brazilian has emerged as one of several attacking options on Arsenal’s shortlist, with reports suggesting the Premier League club have been monitoring his situation. However, the Gunners are yet to make a formal approach.
Vinicius has entered the final 12 months of his current contract with Real Madrid, and negotiations over a new deal have yet to be concluded.
According to Diario AS, the 26-year-old has no desire to leave the Santiago Bernabéu this summer and instead wants to sign a contract extension with the La Liga champions. Talks between the two parties are expected to resume next week.
The report added that the gap between Vinicius’ salary demands and Real Madrid’s latest offer is relatively small, raising optimism that an agreement can be reached.
