Arsenal agree personal terms with Vinicius Jr, but Romano says no Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Vinicius Jr, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano previously dismissed a move. The Brazilian winger has one year left on his Real Madrid contract, and Los Blancos expect him to stay. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Premier League, 70 pts, 21W-7D-4L from 32 games, recent form LWWWW. ## What happened? X account HandofArsenal claimed Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Vinicius Jr. The Gunners are reportedly ready to make him the highest-paid player in club history. However, Romano said 'no' when asked if Vinicius Jr is joining Arsenal during the World Cup. ## Why it matters for Arsenal Vinicius Jr is one of the world’s top wingers, and Arsenal see him as a key upgrade. But Real Madrid want to keep him, and the player reportedly prefers to stay in Spain. ## What comes next? Real Madrid are pushing for a contract extension, while Arsenal await a final decision. Next fixture: vs Fulham (at home, 2027-02-20) (12th in the table).