Record salary! Arsenal are reportedly planning a spectacular transfer coup

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According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are planning a record offer for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. The Premier League champions want to offer the Brazilian the highest salary in the club's history.

According to the British newspaper, the financial viability of such a huge transfer is no issue at all for the north London club. The Athletic had already reported on Saturday that Arsenal were considering making an offer for Vinicius.

The situation has plenty of explosive potential: the 26-year-old Brazilian has only 12 months left on his contract with Los Blancos. Madrid's new head coach Jose Mourinho is firmly against losing any of his key players, but the Gunners are apparently ready to do everything they can to bring the Brazil international to the Premier League.

Having fallen just short in Europe's top competition, Arsenal lost to Paris Saint-Germain in last season's Champions League final, and manager Mikel Arteta is looking for the final piece for the really big breakthrough. After a transfer window that has so far been modest, with winger Christos Tzolis and goalkeeper Illan Meslier arriving, the signing of the two-time Champions League winner would send a major message to rivals across Europe.