Vinícius and Real at a Crossroads
As negotiations between Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid stall, PSV is close to signing Kodai Sano, and Filip Kostić is also in play.
As negotiations between Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid stall, PSV is close to signing Kodai Sano, and Filip Kostić is also in play.
Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior are drifting further apart in their talks over a contract extension. According to Spanish journalist Nacho Peña, as reported by Kurir.rs, the royal club has no intention of changing its offer and is refusing the Brazilian camp's request for a signing bonus on a new deal.
On the other hand, Vinícius is unwilling to accept the current terms. He believes his value is not being fully appreciated, and the negotiations, which have been ongoing for weeks, show no signs of progress. Although there is no official confirmation of a breakdown in talks, the situation at the Santiago Bernabéu has caught the attention of Europe's top clubs.
English champions Arsenal are closely monitoring the developments. The Gunners are looking to bolster their left-wing attack and are ready to pounce if the Brazilian and Real fail to find common ground. Vinícius fits the profile of a player who could become the face of Arsenal's new era.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid confirmed on Monday evening the departure of two reserve players. Gonzalo García and César Palacios are heading to Fulham, where they will be reunited with former coach Álvaro Arbeloa, according to Goal.com.
Dutch side PSV are close to securing their desired transfer. As reported by Eindhovens Dagblad journalist Rik Elfrink, the Eindhoven club has softened its stance in negotiations with NEC over Japanese midfielder Kodai Sano. Although everything was on hold last week due to an excessive asking price, both sides are now ready to compromise.
Sano is expected to get the green light to join PSV after NEC's Champions League qualifiers. NEC play the first leg against Olympiacos on Tuesday evening, with the return leg in Nijmegen next week. If they advance, they will face Union Saint-Gilloise or Bodø/Glimt. PSV hope Sano will be able to play at the Philips Stadion by the end of August.
In addition to Sano, there is cautious optimism in Eindhoven regarding the arrival of Filip Kostić. PSV are competing with AEK Athens for his signature. The Greek champions had asked for an answer by Tuesday, but the deadline has been extended by one day, and Kostić is reportedly leaning towards PSV.
