Arsenal Eye Move To Sign Vinicius Junior

Arsenal are one of five Premier League clubs monitoring Vinicius Junior's tense contract situation at Real Madrid, according to TEAMtalk. Vinicius' participation at the World Cup is over, meaning developments over his future at the Bernabeu are expected to unfold over the coming weeks. Negotiations between the Brazilian's camp and Los Blancos over a new contract broke down towards the end of last year, fuelling speculation that the superstar winger could leave the Spanish capital. While a fresh round of negotiations is planned to take place, it's understood that a failure to agree terms is a genuinely plausible outcome. Arsenal are among the extensive list of clubs closely observing this saga, ready to potentially pounce on the opportunity to sign one of the world's most talented players. Arsenal being kept informed over Vinicius Junior saga Vinicius' current contract expires next summer, meaning Real Madrid have an urgent need to either renew his deal or cash in during this transfer window. The Spanish giants are determined to keep hold of the winger, although they aren't prepared to bow to the player's reported wage demands. He currently earns around £350,000 per week, and the La Liga outfit are willing to up this to around £400,000 every seven days. However, Vinicius, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world right now and described as such by the like of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Carlo Ancelotti, is understood to be seeking compensation closer to £500,000 per week, a sum Real are currently uncomfortable offering. A verdict is expected to be reached in the coming weeks, and if there is a failure to come to a consensus, then a number of clubs are on hand to take advantage. Manchester United are in the mix to land Vinicius, while Liverpool are also said to be acutely aware of the situation. TEAMtalk report that Arsenal are also being kept informed about how things pan out on this front. The Gunners are one of the only sides in the race who are prioritising the signing of a left-winger this summer, meaning this prospective blockbuster deal might make the most sense for them. Vinicius Junior would solve a lot of issues for Mikel Arteta Arsenal's need to sign a left-winger is reflected in the reports linking them to the likes of Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola. Bukayo Saka has carried the Gunners' attack for too long, and this burden has seemingly caught up with the Hale End academy graduate. The 24-year-old is struggling with fitness, and desperately needs a superstar counterpart on the left-hand side to take some of attacking pressure away from him. Vinicius would solve a lot of these issues. The Ballon d'Or contender has the ability to unlock a game by himself, while Mikel Arteta would also be able to run his entire attack through the Real Madrid star. If Arsenal can find an economically viable way of prising Vinicius to the Emirates, then they should do it in a hearbeat.