The latest update in the Vinicius Junior transfer saga has seen his entourage deny claims of reaching an agreement on personal terms with Arsenal.
A major report from a reliable source last night stated that Vini Jr had reached an agreement with the Gunners, but a statement from the player's entourage has now denied these claims.
The denial was posted by a journalist who has been following the story closely, stating that "Vinicius' entourage denies that he has reached an agreement with Arsenal."
This is the latest development in a transfer saga that has been ongoing for over a week, with various reports and updates emerging over the past few days.
The Athletic was the first to report Arsenal's interest in Vinicius, and while they have not yet provided a concrete update, another prominent transfer expert has surprisingly remained silent on the matter.
The Vinicius Junior transfer saga has seen various twists and turns, including claims that he would rather stay at Real Madrid and details of his huge contract demands.
Here is a summary of the key events in the saga so far:
July 25th: A bombshell report emerged that Arsenal were exploring a deal for Vinicius and had internally decided that it would be financially realistic to sign him.
July 26th: Claims emerged that Vini Jr would rather stay at Real Madrid, and details of his huge contract demands were revealed.
July 27th: More information emerged about the Brazilian's salary and how it compares to Arsenal's highest earners.
July 29th: There were doubts cast over Real Madrid's willingness to sell Vinicius, and Arsenal supposedly believed they were in a strong position to sign him if he decided not to sign a new contract.
July 31st: There were further updates on the transfer saga, including a claim that Arsenal had agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old.
All in all, it's hard to know how this is going to pan out, and it's not surprising that such an ambitious transfer has so many moving parts to it.
Still, if Arsenal are unable to come to an agreement with Vinicius, then it's likely that they are still a long way from making the deal a reality.
