Real Madrid has placed a £137m valuation on Vinicius Junior, refusing to lower their asking price despite the player entering the final year of his contract.

Arsenal, however, are prepared to make Vinicius the highest-paid player in their history with a weekly salary of £470k, nearly double his current £246k at Madrid.The Brazilian star, who scored four goals in five matches at the FIFA World Cup, has 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 appearances for Madrid.While Madrid remains firm on their valuation, Arsenal's potential move could break their transfer record.The deal would also see Vinicius surpass Bukayo Saka's earnings, making him Arsenal's top earner.

Despite signing Christos Tzolis, Arsenal are still seeking attacking reinforcements, with a Vinicius transfer representing one of their biggest financial commitments in history.The situation highlights the intense competition for top talent in European football.