Overview

• Arsenal and Liverpool have been informed of the forward’s uncertain future, with Manchester City, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern also monitoring the situation.
• Talks over an extension have stalled as Madrid hold the line on their wage structure after proposals reported around €20m a year with bonuses failed to meet the player’s demands.
• New reporting says Vinícius’s camp is seeking a major renewal bonus comparable to Mbappé’s signing-on fee, which Madrid have no intention of granting.
• There are conflicting briefings on Madrid’s endgame, with some reports indicating a sale before the final 12 months and another claiming the club would accept a 2027 free exit if demands do not change.
• Despite the uncertainty and concerns over his role under Xabi Alonso, Vinícius has started strongly this season, drawing Spanish media praise for a standout long‑range strike in a 4-1 league win and posting three goals and three assists in six La Liga matches.