Vinícius Júnior has reportedly refused to return to Real Madrid training until the ongoing “standoff” over his contract extension has subsided in a defiant act will which only boost Arsenal’s wild ambitions of sealing his signature.
With less than one year left on a deal which has inspired so much intrigue, Madrid’s star forward has emerged as a leading protagonist of this transfer window. Inspired by the unrest implied by his dwindling terms, Arsenal are reportedly exploring the prospect of signing Vinícius Jr. After offering nothing but public reassurance regarding his affection for Madrid, the 26-year-old now appears to be taking a different stance.
