Arsenal: Jose Mourinho told Real Madrid 'will be better off without Vinicius Junior' as Gunners ponder bid

He is entering the final 12 months of his current contract with the club and is yet to make much progress in talks over a new deal. Real would prefer to sell up and cash in this summer rather than let him leave for free this time next year.Transfer target: Arsenal are considering an approach for Vinicius JuniorGetty / London StandardIn the opinion of ex-Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, Real have been overreliant on Vinicius for some time, and letting him leave might help foster a more cohesive group in the dressing room akin to Paris Saint-Germain or world champions Spain.“Something has to be rebuilt in Madrid,” said the Frenchman. “It started with the manager in the dressing room, but also with the players on the pitch.“You cannot rely all the time on the brilliance of Mbappé or Viníciu