Vinicius Junior’s stance revealed as Real Madrid prepare decisive talks

The last few days have seen Real Madrid getting involved in several high-profile transfer operations that can end up having a huge impact on the market. On Friday, news emerged of their interest in the RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, and these links have strengthened so much over the last two days that the latest updates suggest the player has already opened the door to a potential signing and only an agreement with his club remains to be reached.

Meanwhile, the fact that Diomande plays best on the left wing and also has the same representation agency as Vinicius Junior have raised doubts about the Brazilian star’s future at the Merengue club, especially as there is only a single year left on his contract, and despite prolonged negotiations, he has not agreed a renewal with Los Blancos.

In such a context, the Premier League champions Arsenal have emerged as a side interested in the Real Madrid forward, and the Gunners are reportedly willing to go to great lengths to sign him.

However, according to Diario AS, despite their interest in the Ivorian winger, the Merengue club is still looking to reach an agreement with Vinicius Junior, and the player himself is prioritizing a stay at the Spanish club.

Talks for this renewal are set to restart next week, when the Brazilian will return to the club after completing his vacation. Despite his desire to stay, he wants to talk with the club to understand what his role will be in the new project that Jose Mourinho is set to oversee from the start of the 2026-27 season.

For his part, the Portuguese manager does not want a player of Vinicius’s quality to leave Real Madrid, and he is looking for ways to optimize the performances of a possible trident made up of Vinicius, Mbappe, and Diomande, supported by Bellingham.