# Real Madrid to Restart Contract Talks with Vinicius Jr, Arsenal Interested

Real Madrid are set to resume negotiations with winger Vinicius Jr over a new contract. Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Brazilian, but Madrid want to secure his future. The talks will determine whether the star stays at the Bernabeu or becomes available to Premier League clubs.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckge3g8dl95o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:30:32 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/04/arsenal-target-vinicius-junior-jose-mourinho-real-madrid) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:37:50 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2dpejpv70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59:01 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/arsenal-hopes-dashed-after-vinicius-junior-extends-real-madrid-contract-to-2032) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:29:10 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/4/real-madrid-vinicius-junior-drops-huge-future-hint-amid-arsenal-interest?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:47:04 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/6/vinicius-jr-extends-real-madrid-deal-to-2032-ending-transfer-speculation?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:21:40 +0000