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Arsenal Make First €160 million Offer for Vinicius Junior

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Arsenal are preparing their first official offer for Brazil winger Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid negotiate a new contract.
Arsenal’s board have approved a potential deal that would make Vinicius the club’s highest-paid player with a weekly wage of about £400,000-£500,000.
Real Madrid are reportedly demanding €160 million for the transfer, while Liverpool, Manchester City and other clubs are also linked.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Florentino Pérez revived Real Madrid’s Galácticos policy by paying a world-record £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo, a deal negotiated by Sir Alex Ferguson that set new wage standards. That precedent has shaped today’s market, prompting Arsenal’s bid for Vinicius Junior as Real asks €160 million and English clubs brace for record-breaking fees.

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Story summary

Arsenal are preparing their first official offer for Brazil winger Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid negotiate a new contract.
Arsenal’s board have approved a potential deal that would make Vinicius the club’s highest-paid player with a weekly wage of about £400,000-£500,000.
Real Madrid are reportedly demanding €160 million for the transfer, while Liverpool, Manchester City and other clubs are also linked.

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