Vinicius returns to Madrid as Arsenal talk grows

  • Arsenal target Vinicius Junior has resumed training with Real Madrid after his post-World Cup break.

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Vinicius has had time off after Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign.

Carlo Ancelotti's team reached the last 16, before losing 2-1 to Norway.

Vinicius was Brazil's leading scorer at the tournament with four goals.

He has been integral for Madrid in recent seasons, but with just one year left on his contract, the 26 year-old has emerged as an ambitious transfer target for Premier League champion Arsenal.

Madrid, though, has now confirmed Vinicius is back in training.

"Vini Jr. and Brahim [Diaz] have rejoined Real Madrid after their participation in the World Cup," the club posted on its website.

"The two players went to the Blua Sanitas Valdebebas Hospital this morning for their medical examinations, before completing their first training session under [new coach Jose] Mourinho."

Madrid is reportedly open to selling Vinicius, though a fee of over £100m (€116.7m) has been mooted.

Vinicius has registered 30+ goals and assists in all competitions in each of the last five seasons.

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Real Madrid CF