{"id":578900,"date":"2026-08-01T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/578900\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T13:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T13:39:09","slug":"vinicius-junior-to-arsenal-ornstein-drops-huge-bombshell-with-agreement-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/578900\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinicius Junior to Arsenal: Ornstein drops huge bombshell with ‘agreement’ expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Ornstein insists that Arsenal<\/a> are expected to find an \u2018agreement\u2019 over personal terms if Vinicius Junior decides to join from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

The Gunners sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas earlier this month as they look to improve their attacking options in the summer transfer market.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a>\u00a0had been targeting a move to sign Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers before Chelsea swooped in and paid \u00a3117m to sign the England international.<\/p>\n

The Gunners weren\u2019t willing to pay that amount for Rogers and have now made Vinicius Junior<\/a> one of their top targets, as first revealed by The Athletic\u2019s Ornstein.<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2019s James McNicholas revealed earlier this week<\/a> that the Vinicius Junior transfer \u2018has been approved at all levels of the club\u2019 and Arsenal \u2018believe they are well-positioned to capitalise\u2019 if he can\u2019t agree a new deal at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

McNicholas said: \u2018Arsenal have been searching for a player who can add a new dimension to the left side of their attack, and are now exploring an ambitious deal to sign Vinicius Junior.<\/p>\n

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\u2018The 26-year-old Brazilian has entered the last 12 months of his contract at Real Madrid. Thus far, there has been no breakthrough in negotiations between club and player over a new one.<\/p>\n

\u2018Madrid would be concerned about the prospect of losing such a valuable player for free in a year\u2019s time, especially as he would be due a significant loyalty bonus next season. Therein lies the opportunity for Arsenal: if Madrid and Vinicius Jr cannot agree terms, the north Londoners believe they are well-positioned to capitalise.<\/p>\n

\u2018The idea of pursuing the 54-time Brazil international has been approved at all levels of the club. Arsenal recognise it will be very difficult for them to pull this signing off, but are positioning to go for it.\u2019<\/p>\n

And now The Athletic\u2018s Ornstein has given his latest update<\/a> on the state of play over Arsenal\u2019s interest in Vinicius Junior as his future \u2018remains up in the air\u2019.<\/p>\n

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In a boost to Arsenal\u2019s hopes, Ornstein added: \u2018A move to Arsenal appeals to the Brazil international if he does not renew his contract with Madrid. Should the attacker decide he wants to join Arsenal, an agreement is expected to be found on personal terms.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Mikel Arteta loves him\u2019 \u2013 source<\/p>\n

A source with knowledge on Mikel Arteta\u2019s outlook on a deal told The Athletic:\u00a0\u201cMikel Arteta loves him. If he doesn\u2019t renew, we will be there.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the stalemate over contracts talks at Real Madrid, Ornstein brought details, he said: \u2018Faced with Madrid\u2019s argument that they cannot exceed the wage cap any further, sources close to Vinicius Jr\u2019s camp say they see a renewal bonus as the only way to increase his earnings.<\/p>\n

\u2018Underlying this is the comparison with his teammate Kylian Mbappe, whose salary is very similar. However, Mbappe earns much more from the signing bonus he received after joining as a free agent from PSG in 2024.\u2019<\/p>\n

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