Vinicius Jr to stay at Real Madrid after positive renewal talks

Vinicius Jr is expected to stay at Real Madrid following positive contract renewal talks on Wednesday, according to Sky Sports. The club improved its offer to the Brazilian star during meetings at their training ground, and the winger has entered the final 12 months of his current deal.

The positive direction of negotiations has been boosted by the strong relationship already formed between Vinicius and new head coach José Mourinho. The Portuguese manager is adamant that the Brazilian will be one of the protagonists in his Real Madrid project this season.

The development puts an end to Arsenal's interest in the forward, who the Premier League side were monitoring closely. The Gunners, meanwhile, have agreed a £75m fee with Newcastle for captain Bruno Guimarães.