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Vinicius Jr to receive world-record bid as Saudi Arabian side aim to capitalise on breakdown in Real Madrid contract talks with blockbuster transfer that would top Neymar's €222m PSG move

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<p>Saudi Pro League chiefs have been interested in signing the Brazilian forward for a long time and are keeping tabs on the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-jr-real-madrid-contract-talks-brazilian-attacker-demands-higher-salary-kylian-mbappe-latest-offer/blt22cb8aad52e03511" target="_blank">growing tensions between Los Blancos and Vinicius</a>. According to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/3388563/real-madrid-transfer-news-saudi-pro-league-vinicius-jr/" target="_blank"><em>talkSPORT</em></a>, the Saudi officials have lined up a record €300 million (£261m/$351m) bid for the Madrid forward in case of a fallout between Vinicius and the club. Furthermore, the Saudi Arabian side are willing to offer €1bn (£870m/$1.2bn) over a five-year contract to the two-time Champions League winner.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Saudi chiefs were left disappointed earlier when Kylian Mbappe declined their massive €300m (£261m/$351m) bid in 2023. There is an internal feeling that another prominent player needs to be signed for the Saudi League, and with Al-Ahli winning the Asian Champions League last season, the plan is for the Jeddah-based club to get their deserved big signing. However, Vinicius has publicly stated that he wishes to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-jr-happy-xabi-alonso-spend-entire-career-at-real-madrid-contract-extension-talks/blt686072eb1dbb3832" target="_blank">continue with Madrid</a>, but his demand to be the highest-paid at the club raises uncertainty about his future. The Saudis know that a deal will be hard to make but are optimistic that if not now, a deal can be struck later, possibly by the 2027-28 season, when the Brazilian will still be in his prime years.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Madrid's talks to extend Vinicius Jr.'s contract until 2030 have stalled. With two years left on his current deal, the Brazilian forward is demanding a hefty €30m (£26m/$35m), including a renewal bonus, which would make him the club's highest-paid player. Los Blancos, however, are reluctant to meet this demand, particularly given his recent dip in form, notably in the Club World Cup where he struggled.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Xabi Alonso's side are currently lobbying La Liga to postpone their opening fixture against Osasuna. La Liga's president, Javier Tebas, had declined the club's request but is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-liga-under-pressure-to-reschedule-real-madrid-s-opening-la-liga-game-as-players-union-appeal-to-judge/blt1dee59f6aac0da12" target="_blank">under new pressure to reschedule the season opener</a> after AFE (Spanish Footballers' Association) appealed to the Sole Competition Judge.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MADRID?

Vinicius Jr to receive world-record bid as Saudi Arabian side aim to capitalise on breakdown in Real Madrid contract talks with blockbuster transfer that would top Neymar's €222m PSG move | Goal.com

Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli have prepared a massive €300m transfer budget to bring Vinicius Jr. to Jeddah amid ongoing concerns regarding his contract extension at Madrid.

Vinicius Jr to receive world-record bid as Saudi Arabian side aim to capitalise on breakdown in Real Madrid contract talks with blockbuster transfer that would top Neymar&apos;s €222m PSG move

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