Real Madrid are seeking to resolve the future of Brazilian Vinicius Junior before the start of the season after reopening the file on renewing the player's contract with a new financial offer in an attempt to end the stalemate that has lasted for several months.
Real Madrid's moves come as Vinicius enters the last year of his current contract, leaving the management with two options: reaching a quick agreement with the player, or considering selling him during the current summer transfer window to avoid him leaving for free in the future.
According to ESPN, Real Madrid have made a new offer that includes raising Vinicius' annual salary from 17.5 million euros to around 22 million euros, in an attempt to get closer to the Brazilian star's demands.
But the offer is still far from the expectations of the player and his agent, as Vinicius, 26, aspires to receive a salary of up to 30 million euros per year, considering that his next contract represents an important milestone in his career and should reflect his status and role within the team, especially after his contributions to winning championships and his influential appearance in the Champions League finals.
Amid the ongoing dispute over the financial terms, several clubs are monitoring the player's situation, most notably Arsenal, although no official offer has been made yet.
According to reports, Real Madrid has begun studying all scenarios, including the possibility of selling the player during the summer if no agreement is reached, especially since the continuation of the crisis may give Vinicius the opportunity to negotiate with other clubs starting next January and sign with them for free before the end of his contract.
The coming weeks will be increasingly important in determining the future of one of the team's biggest stars, as Real Madrid prepares for the start of a new season under coach Jose Mourinho.
