Negotiations on the brink of collapse: Real refuse to meet Vinicius' main demand

The future of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid has been thrown into serious doubt. Contract extension talks have hit a deadlock, with the club's management unwilling to meet the Brazilian winger's key financial demand.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, representatives of the 26-year-old have requested a signing bonus of €15 million, as well as a salary on par with Kylian Mbappé—around €30 million per season before taxes. However, Real are not prepared to agree to these terms and have no intention of changing their wage structure.

If the two sides fail to reach an agreement on a new deal, Real will seriously consider selling Vinicius as early as this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year. Against this backdrop, the coming weeks could prove decisive for the future of one of Madrid's key players.

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Meanwhile, London’s Arsenal have shown interest in the Brazilian. According to The Athletic, the Premier League side is closely monitoring the situation and are ready to capitalize on the lack of agreement between the player and Real. Reports suggest the Gunners could table an offer of up to €160 million.