Vinicius Jr price tag issue and the Chelsea dilemma after Arsenal step up transfer chase
Arsenal is reportedly exploring a potential transfer for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, who is entering the final year of his contract. While the club is interested, the deal is in the early stages and faces high valuation hurdles similar to past record-breaking transfers.
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Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid . Vinicius, 26, is in the final 12 months of his contract and talks with Madrid over an extension have yet to result in any agreement. Therefore, they only have two transfer windows left to receive a fee before the Brazil international is due to become a free agent next summer. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions could have to pay well over £100million to get the Brazilian. Seven years ago, Real Madrid agreed a record-breaking £130million move with Chelsea for Eden Hazard despite the Belgian having just one year remaining on his contract. Indeed, Chelsea's determination to get the highest fee possible for Hazard may encourage Real Madrid to do the same with Arsenal.
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