Arsenal are reportedly willing to break their wage structure to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid this summer. The Brazilian winger has just one year left on his contract and is no closer to extending his stay at the Bernabeu. According to reports, the Gunners are prepared to offer him a substantial pay package worth £500,000 per week, which would make him by far the club's highest earner, surpassing Bukayo Saka's current £300,000 per week.
Green light for Vinicius Jr deal
Arsenal's decision-makers are all on board with bringing Vinicius to north London. The club is willing to go all in not only in terms of a transfer fee but also by offering a mammoth salary. The 26-year-old's primary focus is reportedly to 'feel loved' by whichever club he plays for next season. Such a deal would expand Arsenal's wage structure considerably and impact future contract talks with other high-profile stars like Declan Rice, but the club's willingness to consider it shows how highly manager Mikel Arteta and the hierarchy rate Vinicius.
Arsenal's £103m decision
Meanwhile, Arsenal are said to be prepared to step aside in the race for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. According to reports, Barcola will not sign a new contract with PSG and is exploring a move this summer. Arsenal have been targeting the France international all summer, but Premier League rivals Liverpool are now considered favourites to sign him. L'Equipe reports that Arsenal are only willing to pay up to €90 million (£77 million) for Barcola, while PSG want €120 million (£103 million). That price is deemed too high by the north Londoners. Liverpool have already agreed personal terms with the player and are expected to offer around £85 million.
