Arsenal get Vinicius Junior boost as Real Madrid star plans training strike amid contract standoff

Talks over a new deal for Vinicius ran aground last season, but Real are still keen to offer him a long-term extension with negotiations expected to resume in the coming days.In the meantime, though, the Brazilian is not expected to report for pre-season training until his future is set in stone.Taking a stand: Vinicius Jr is set to go on strikeGettyHe had been expected to return to Valdebebas by the end of the month, but he will stay away from the club’s training ground until a new contract has been signed and sealed.New Real head coach Jose Mourinho, meanwhile, is not willing to let him leave the club.Arsenal are expected to push for a marquee signing this summer after they were pipped by Chelsea in the race to sign Morgan Rogers.Vinicius’ wage demands could prove a sticking point, though. He currently earns in the region of £400,000 per week and is pushing for a pay rise.Real are also close to a deal for the in-demand winger Yan Diomande, though his potential signing is not expected to have any ramifications for Vinicius’ future given the young Ivorian’s ability to play across the front three.