Mourinho opposes Vinicius Jr. sale amid contract uncertainty

Arsenal are pursuing a transfer for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, who is in the final year of his contract expiring June 2027.

New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho opposes selling Vinicius and considers him core alongside Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

Arsenal have made preliminary enquiries but no formal offer has been submitted.

Real Madrid have yet to agree a contract extension with Vinicius, creating uncertainty over his future.