Pictured: Vinicius Jr arrives for Real Madrid contract talks as Arsenal FC 'confidence grows'
Vinicius Jr is currently in contract negotiations with Real Madrid, with Arsenal reportedly monitoring the situation closely. The player is seeking a significant salary increase, while Real Madrid remains firm on their current offer.
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Vinicius Jr has been pictured arriving for crucial contract talks with Real Madrid , as Arsenal wait to pounce.
The Spanish giants are keen to tie Vinicius down to fresh terms, with his current contract set to expire next summer.
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The Brazil star currently earns around €17.5million a year, and is reportedly looking for closer to €30m to sign an extension.
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