Sky Sports: Arsenal’s Vinicius Jr hopes suffer major blow
Arsenal's potential pursuit of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has stalled, with reports suggesting the player is likely to remain in Spain. Real Madrid is confident in retaining the forward, and no formal negotiations have taken place between the clubs.
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Arsenal supporters may have allowed themselves to dream over the past few days, but the latest update from Sky Sports News suggests a blockbuster move for Vinicius Jr is becoming increasingly unlikely.
The Gunners' interest in the Brazilian was genuine, with Sky confirming that Arsenal had explored the possibility of signing the Real Madrid superstar should his contract situation create an opening . However, the latest information coming from Spain paints a very different picture.
According to Sky Sports , Real Madrid are now confident Vinicius Jr will remain at the Bernabéu beyond this summer, despite the fact that a new contract has not yet been signed. Further talks are expected between the club and the player's representatives, with Madrid optimistic an agreement will eventually be reached.
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