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The player is close to renewing his contract

Real Madrid are facing a race against time to secure the future of Vinicius Junior as internal tensions and external interest from Arsenal threaten to end his era at the Santiago Bernabeu. With the Brazilian's current deal rapidly approaching its final stages, ex-Blancos goalkeeper Santi Canizares has questioned the board's handling of their prized asset.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.