Arsenal have begun preliminary negotiations to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.
According to Football Insider, the player’s transfer fee could be around £100m depending on his contract status. He is in the final year of his contract with the Spanish club and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be prepared to pay his asking price.
However, his wage demands could complicate a potential move. He currently earns £400,000 a week at the Spanish club and is likely to ask for a significant increase in his salary. Arsenal will need to make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.
It’s no secret that Arsenal need more quality in their side and the Brazilian will help transform the side. He is an elite creator and goalscorer as well. He scored 22 goals and had 10 assists last season. He was outstanding at the World Cup with Brazil, winning the Man of the Match award three times during the tournament.
He has the qualities to improve any team in the world and Arsenal would do very well to secure his contract. They will be hoping to defend their Premier League title and win the Champions League next season. A player like Vinicius could take them to the next level.
Arsenal have struggled at times to break down deep defenses and need players to add flair and edge to the final third. The Brazilian could help solve the team’s stubborn defense and add a new dimension to the attacking line. It will be a big-money move, but it remains to be seen whether Arsenal are prepared to break the bank for him.
