Real Madrid give Vinicius Junior 'take it or leave it' contract offer as Kerim Alajbegovic snubs Chelsea for Juventus - Euro Transfer News
Published 31/07/2026 at 17:59 GMT+1
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The Vinicius Junior saga has rumbled on for the past week and Marca is reporting that Real Madrid have tabled a final "take it or leave it" contract offer to the Brazil player amid interest from Premier League champions Arsenal.
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Vinicius has been locked in talks with the La Liga giants over fresh terms, with reports suggesting the player wants similar money to the team's top earner Kylian Mbappe.
It is reported by Marca that if the 26-year-old refuses this new offer Real will look to sell the player.
Arsenal finally got their hands back on the Premier League title last season after a 22-year wait.
But they fell short in the UEFA Champions League, losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the final.
If Vinicius does make the switch to north London, he could make all the difference as Mikel Arteta and his team chase glory at home and abroad again.
Vinicius was last seen in action for Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Carlo Ancelotti's team were knocked out by Norway in the round of 16.
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Vinicius Junior in action against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League last year
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PSG set to sign goalkeeper Suzuki
Paris Saint-Germain are working on a deal to sign goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma, according to renowned social media poster Fabrizio Romano.
It is believed that a number of clubs across Europe are also keen on signing the 23-year-old, while Juventus are reported to have had a bid rejected.
Newcastle have signed Lukas Hornicek from Braga and subsequently exited talks involving Suzuki.
Suzuki has been with Parma since 2024 and is a Japan international. He recently played for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
PSG, who are signing midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, have won the Champions League in the past two seasons, and are in no mood to relinquish their position as the kings of the continent.
Teenage star snubs Chelsea and joins Juve
Teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic has rejected the chance to join Chelsea and will instead go to Juventus, according to TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey.
Bailey wrote on X on Friday that the 18-year-old Bosnian was unconvinced by BlueCo’s plans for his development.
Alajbegovic will instead head to the north of Italy and one of world football's most iconic names.
The forward had already been making heads turn with his performances for RB Salzburg last season.
But he introduced himself to a far wider audience at the recent World Cup in North America.
The teenager made his tournament debut in Bosnia and Herzegovina's opening game against Canada, and was then player of the match - scoring one goal - in the 3-1 victory over Qatar that booked their place in the knockout stages.
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Schalke set to sign Danish World Cup star
Schalke are poised to sign Denmark international Jesper Lindstrom from Napoli, according to BILD.
The 26-year-old midfielder has previously played for Everton on loan and has in the past reportedly attracted interest from a number of other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal.
It is believed that Lindstrom, who played for Denmark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, wants a move. But BILD reports there is one possible stumbling block.
Schalke want a one-year loan with an option to buy, reportedly for around €5 million (£4.3m). Napoli, on the other hand, are aiming for a loan with an obligation to buy.
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