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SportsArsenal have initiated preliminary talks to sign Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, according to Football Insider. The 22-goal star is in the final year of his contract, with a potential transfer fee of around £100 million. However, his current £400,000-per-week wages and likely demand for a substantial increase could make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League. Vinicius scored 22 goals and provided 10 assists last season, and was exceptional in the World Cup with Brazil, winning three Man of the Match awards. Arsenal, aiming to defend their Premier League title and win the Champions League, see him as a solution to break down deep defenses and add flair to their attack. The transfer remains uncertain due to financial demands.
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Arsenal Pursues Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid Contract Talks Stall