Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho don make am clear say he no want any of im big stars to leave this summer, especially Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior. According to sources, Mourinho don tell Real hierarchy say he wan keep all im core players, including Vinicius, for the coming season. Dis one come as Arsenal don show interest for the 26-year-old forward, but no official talks don happen between the two clubs.
Arsenal interest for Vinicius be genuine, as first reported by The Athletic. The Gunners dey look for high-class left-winger to strengthen their attack, and Vinicius fit be the answer. But Mourinho no dey ready to let am go, as he consider Vinicius as one of the pillars for im new project. The Brazilian winger still get contract wey go end for June next year, and negotiations for new deal don dey slow. However, Vinicius don show say he prioritize staying at Real Madrid, and he go resume contract talks next week after im vacation.
Vinicius dey want salary increase to around €20 million net per season. Im current contract, wey start for 2022, dey progressive, from €10 million net per year to about €18 million this season. Performance bonuses dey include extra €2 million for winning FIFA The Best award. The player reportedly feel say dem no appreciate am enough, especially as Real sign other big stars like Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. But he still dey ready to continue as leader of the attack and sign new deal.
On the other hand, Real Madrid don reach final stage for the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The overall package go be between €115 million and €120 million, and personal terms don agree. The deal fit be announced as early as Monday. Diomande be managed by the same agency as Vinicius, wey don cause some speculation, but AS report say no connection between the two matters.
Arsenal still dey struggle for transfer window. Dem sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m, but Chelsea beat them for Morgan Rogers. Dem also sign free agent goalkeeper Illan Meslier. But signing Vinicius go bring wahala beyond Mourinho opposition. Im salary dey around £400,000 per week, wey go make am highest-paid for Arsenal, and fit affect contract talks for Declan Rice and Mikel Arteta. Arsenal need to sell players first, as dem don already lose Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
Real Madrid also dey interested in Manchester City captain Rodri, and dem don open new season with behind-closed-doors match against Alcorcon. For Arsenal side, Arteta don say after Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain for May, im want club to reach another level. But with limited cash and many targets, Vinicius move no be easy.
