Arsenal ready to break all records for Vinicius Junior

The Gunners of Arsenalare preparing a historic move to lure Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius. If the deal goes through, it could join the ranks of the biggest transfers in football history, alongside those of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

Arsenal are dreaming big in the transfer market. According to revelations from The Athletic, the English champions are ready to make an unprecedented financial effort to convince Vinicius Junior to leave Real Madrid. The London club’s owners have already given the green light to a deal that could shatter several records—both in terms of transfer fee and salary.

The Gunners are taking advantage of Real Madrid’s struggles to extend the Brazilian’s contract, which expires in June 2027. Negotiations remain stalled over salary conditions and the renewal bonus demanded by the player. This deadlock opens a window of opportunity for Arsenal, who hope to negotiate a transfer before Vinicius enters the final year of his contract.

A deal on the scale of Neymar and Mbappé

If the transfer materializes, it could become one of the most expensive of all time. The world record still belongs to Neymar, signed by Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million in 2017. Kylian Mbappé completes the podium with his permanent move to PSG in 2018 for €180 million.

According to several estimates reported by the specialist press, Real Madrid currently value Vinicius Junior at around €160 million, a figure that would make him the most expensive signing in Arsenal’s history and one of the biggest ever seen in the Premier League.

Performances that justify his price tag

At 26, the Brazilian international has established himself as one of the world’s top players. During the 2025-2026 season, he scored 22 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions with Real Madrid, confirming his status as an offensive leader despite a challenging season for the Spanish club.

Since arriving from Flamengo in 2018, Vinicius has posted impressive numbers with 128 goals and 100 assists in 376 matches wearing the Madrid shirt. A double Champions League winner, scorer in the 2022 and 2024 finals, and winner of The Best FIFA award in 2024, he has become one of football’s global icons. With Brazil, he has also earned 54 caps and scored 13 goals, including four strikes at the 2026 World Cup.

For Arsenal, this move goes far beyond sporting ambitions. According to The Athletic, the London leadership sees Vinicius Junior as a player capable of taking the club to a new level, both on the pitch and in terms of image and commercial revenue. If talks with Real Madrid do not result in an extension, the Gunners are ready to turn this ambition into one of the most significant transfers in the history of modern football.

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