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Key Arsenal target willing to lower salary demands to renew contract with Real Madrid
Key Arsenal target willing to lower salary demands to renew contract with Real MadridArsenal target Vinicius Junior is ready to lower his financial demands to renew his contract with Real Madrid, per The Athletic.The 26-year-olds future in Madrid has been a subject of speculation.Vinicius contract with the La Liga giants will expire next year and the two parties have yet to reach an agreement over a new deal.His situation has alerted Arsenal who are strongly interested in bringing the forward to the Emirates Stadium this summer.The Gunners have signed Christos Tzolis, but further attacking reinforcements are needed.With Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli expected to leave, Mikel Artetas side are looking to add an elite forward before the end of the transfer window.Madrid previously proposed an offer worth around 20 million net per season, which was turned down by Vinicius camp.The Brazilian wants a package close to 30m, comprising a base salary, performance-related bonuses and a separate renewal bonus.It is said the renewal bonus has been the main sticking point between the two parties.Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world, known for his pace, trickery and goal threat.He was impressive for Brazil during the World Cup, scoring four goals in five matches.Vinicius has been a reliable goalscorer for Madrid since joining the club in 2018. He has bagged 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 appearances across all competitions.Stats from Transfermarkt
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