According to the latest report from British famous journalist Sammy Mokbel, Arsenal is aware that signing Vinicius will be difficult and costly, and his arrival would affect Martinelli's playing time.

According to reports, and industry insiders, under normal circumstances, Vinicius's market value would exceed £200 million. On the pitch, this amount could buy a world-class left winger who is 26 years old and in the prime of his career. Off the pitch, it also means signing a global icon whose commercial value would bring substantial economic returns.

Real Madrid has tried to renew the contract of the Brazilian forward and held further negotiations with him on Monday — but as of now, no progress has been made. His potential transfer has attracted the attention of Arsenal, which is one of many clubs internally exploring how to capitalize on his contract stalemate to sign him. Saudi teams are also closely monitoring his movements.

Arteta wants to sign talented players, and Vinicius fits this description. Sources close to Arsenal insist that Morgan Rogers is just one of many options the club is exploring for a left winger. However, Arteta is now so keen on signing Vinicius that Vinicius is considered the top target within the club.

As Arsenal has discovered with Morgan Rogers, the club cannot guarantee that they will always sign their top priority players. In fact, Arsenal is realistic about the possibility of signing Vinicius. They know the chances are slim, and similarly, those close to Vinicius believe that his transfer to Arsenal would be very difficult.

For most South American footballers, playing for Real Madrid or Barcelona is a lifelong dream. Leaving Real Madrid—even for a prestigious club like Arsenal—would at best be a minor setback in their career. Real Madrid is arguably the biggest club on earth, so it is widely believed that leaving the Bernabéu would also impact a player's commercial brand.

Negotiations regarding Vinicius's contract renewal are expected to accelerate in the coming days. It is reported that the Brazilian forward is still very willing to renew, but he "craves to feel loved." Recent reports indicate that Mourinho wants to keep all the big-name stars at the club, but Real Madrid faces a serious risk if they do not renew Vinicius's contract or renegotiate with him.

If the Brazilian star leaves on a free transfer in 2027, it would be a huge financial disaster, even for a financially strong club like Real Madrid. With this in mind, Real Madrid naturally sees resolving this issue as a top priority before the transfer deadline. As it stands, Vinicius can start discussing a free transfer away from Real Madrid with other clubs at the end of the year.

For him, a free transfer would be more financially beneficial than leaving this summer, as a club buying him this summer would also have to pay a transfer fee. Seven years ago, Real Madrid signed Hazard for a transfer fee of £130 million. At that time, he was 28 years old, and he only had one year left on his contract with Chelsea. Vinicius is now two years younger than Hazard, and his commercial value surpasses Hazard's, not to mention the cost of 7 years of inflation.

Clearly, Arsenal would almost certainly need to break the British transfer record of £125 million, which was set last summer when Isak transferred from Newcastle to Liverpool. In addition, Vinicius's salary needs to be considered, with reports suggesting he earns around £450,000 a week at Real Madrid, but sources indicate his actual earnings are much higher.

If he joins Arsenal, this would immediately make him the highest-paid player at the club, and significantly higher than Saka's current weekly salary of £400,000. However, Vinicius has one year left on his contract with Real Madrid, and if he leaves this summer, it is unlikely that Real Madrid would be satisfied with simply matching his salary, or even slightly increasing it.

Now that Vinicius's departure is very possible, it is almost certain that if he transfers this summer, he will demand a significant pay raise. In this era of financial regulations, raising at least £130 million plus wages would be a daunting task for any club, no matter how wealthy.

Nevertheless, Arsenal has analyzed the data and believes they have sufficient financial resources to sign Vinicius. It is understood that this signing has widespread support within the club. In the past, Arsenal has offered players very lucrative image rights deals, which would be a key component of Vinicius's transfer agreement to the Premier League.

The advisors at Roc Nation, Vinicius's agency, will be fully aware of these factors. Roc Nation also represents Martinelli, and Vinicius's arrival would significantly limit Martinelli's playing opportunities. It is understood that Martinelli has two years left on his contract with Arsenal and is currently happy at the club, only considering leaving if a suitable opportunity arises.

In reality, Vinicius almost completely holds the initiative. Arsenal is undoubtedly one of the most attractive teams in European football. They are one of the favorites for the Champions League next season, having narrowly lost in a penalty shootout in the final last season. Furthermore, their financial situation is very stable. But a move to Arsenal would require Vinicius to give up a lot, the kind of bargaining chip that even a player of his caliber does not possess.

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