Real Madrid confident Vinícius Júnior stays as contract talks progress

Real Madrid believe Vinícius Júnior is close to committing his future to the club after a fresh round of talks. The Brazilian winger met Real officials on Wednesday to discuss a new contract, and the club are increasingly confident that they can reach an agreement. Vinícius' current deal expires next summer, which has kept the situation delicate. Arsenal, meanwhile, are monitoring every step. The London club retain a genuine interest in the 26-year-old and would look to take advantage if negotiations stall. But for now, the likeliest outcome is that Vinícius stays at Real Madrid.