PSG winger Bradley Barcola is reportedly favoring Arsenal over Liverpool in a summer tug-of-war, with the Gunners pivoting after Vinicius Junior moved closer to a new Real Madrid deal.
Vinicius Junior is closing in on a new long-term deal with Real Madrid after renewed talks in Madrid, dimming Arsenal's chances of signing the Brazil winger before his current contract expires in June 2027.
Arsenal players reportedly view a Vinicius Junior transfer as nearing completion as contract talks stall at Real Madrid and the Gunners hunt one more forward this summer.
Arsenal are ready to offer Vinicius Junior a record Premier League wage but will not meet Real Madrid's €170m asking price, leaving a wide gap before any deal can be completed.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly held direct talks with Vinicius Junior while Real Madrid demand around €150m for the Brazil winger amid a contract standoff at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sell Vinicius Junior this summer, with Arsenal exploring a move for the Brazil winger whose contract expires in 2027.
Liverpool appear aligned on a longer-term approach to Vinicius Junior rather than a summer signing, while Arsenal have internally cleared a potential move and Real Madrid face growing pressure over contract talks ahead of 2027.
Arsenal have internally green-lit a Vinicius Junior pursuit, but Jose Mourinho's insistence on keeping Real Madrid's core attack intact leaves the Gunners without a negotiation lane and facing long contract-runway odds.
Reports indicate Liverpool have shown clear interest in Vinicius Junior for a 2027 move if the Brazil winger leaves Real Madrid on a free transfer, with renewal talks at the Bernabeu still unresolved.
Reports suggest Jose Mourinho has approved a contingency plan for Real Madrid to pursue Erling Haaland from Manchester City, but only if Vinicius Junior departs and the club can fund a record-breaking deal.
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