Arsenal have reportedly abandoned plans to sign Vinicius Jr., with growing confidence inside the Premier League club that the Brazilian winger will remain at Real Madrid by agreeing to a new long-term contract.
The Gunners had identified Vinicius as a dream signing after failing to secure a move for Morgan Rogers. With significant funds still available in the transfer budget, manager Mikel Arteta was said to be open to making a blockbuster bid for the 26-year-old forward if an opportunity presented itself.
Hope of a potential transfer emerged because of the uncertainty surrounding Vinicius’ contract negotiations with Real Madrid. Despite entering the final stages of his current deal, the Brazilian has yet to put pen to paper on a new agreement, with reports suggesting salary demands of around €30 million per season have delayed talks.
That situation briefly raised speculation that Real Madrid could consider selling the winger rather than risk losing one of their biggest stars for free when his contract expires. Arsenal monitored developments closely, believing there was a slim chance of convincing the Spanish giants to negotiate.
However, fresh reports indicate that optimism has faded at the Emirates. Officials within Arsenal now reportedly believe Vinicius is set to commit his future to Real Madrid, effectively ending any serious interest in pursuing the Brazil international this summer.
According to sources close to the situation, the message within the North London club is consistent: “He is going to renew.” Although Arsenal will continue to watch developments, they no longer expect the player to become available during the current transfer window.
Vinicius has also given no public indication that he wants to leave the Santiago Bernabéu. Unlike some players who openly push for transfers, the Brazilian has remained silent on his future, making no public comments or social media posts suggesting he is seeking an exit from the Spanish champions.
With a move for Vinicius now considered unrealistic, Arsenal are expected to redirect their attention to other attacking targets. Questions remain over the future of Gabriel Martinelli, while Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as another player on the club’s shortlist. However, Liverpool are also believed to be interested in the French winger, setting up another potential transfer battle.
