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**Arsenal linked to Vinicius Jr as Madrid contract standoff continues** • **Arsenal** reportedly in the mix if Real Madrid's £18.9m-a-year offer fails to keep Vinicius Jr • **Vinicius Jr** would command top-three wages at the Emirates if a deal were struck • **Real Madrid** yet to finalize terms, leaving the door — however slightly — open • **Arsenal** wage structure would need significant adjustment to compete for the Brazilian star • **Gunners** transfer ambition signal: even being mentioned here shows intent at the top level **Watch:** Whether Real Madrid close this out fast — or let the speculation run. The lineup's set. Drop in.