Real Madrid issue ultimatum to Vinicius Junior after Arsenal approach

Real Madrid have told Vinicius Junior that he will be sold if he does not renew his contract this summer (Getty)

Real Madrid have told Vinicius Junior that he could be sold to Arsenal this summer if he does not accept their offer of a new contract, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr before the end of the summer transfer window but have yet to submit an offer to Madrid.

The Brazil international has less than a year remaining on his contract with Madrid and could leave the club on a free transfer next summer.

According to Marca , Madrid want to end uncertainty over Vinicius Jr’s future and have offered him a new contract.

However, the Spanish club have told the winger that their latest offer of a new deal is final and that there will be no further negotiations or increase in their proposal.

During talks with Vinicius Jr, Madrid are said to have made their stance clear – if the winger does not renew his contract, they will sell him before the end of the transfer window.

Yan Diomande could threaten Vinicius Jr’s place in the Real Madrid team (DeFodi via Getty)

Madrid are understood to be unwilling to alter their salary structure, despite Vinicius Jr’s importance to the team, but do not want to see the winger leave as a free agent next year.

Vinicius Jr’s place in Jose Mourinho ’s side is also under threat due to the imminent arrival of Yan Diomande, who is joining from RB Leipzig in a deal worth €135 million (£115.5m) after add-ons.

Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Vinicius Jr also wants his future resolved this summer and does not want to depart the club as a free agent.

Vinicius Jr joined Madrid as an 18-year-old in a £38.7m deal from Brazilian side Flamengo in 2018.

The Brazilian winger has scored 128 goals in 375 appearances for Madrid and has helped the club win 14 trophies, including three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies.