Arsenal abandon Vinicius pursuitThe forward is currently on holiday, but Real Madrid cannot afford to lose such an important player without receiving a transfer fee. This situation encouraged Arsenal to explore a possible move for Vinicius, with the Gunners hoping they could take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding his contract. It remains possible that the interest from Arsenal was used as a way to increase pressure on Real Madrid during contract negotiations. Vinicius’ entourage may have highlighted the possibility of a transfer to encourage the Spanish club to meet their demands and secure his future. Any agreement could represent the biggest deal of his career, potentially keeping him at Real Madrid until he reaches his 30s, when a decline in performance could naturally begin.