Real make progress on Vinicius deal – Friday’s gossip

Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. may have to agree a new contract, Liverpool could be in line for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, and Arsenal may want to sign Rodrigo Mendoza from Elche.

After lowering his demands for pay, Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. is approaching the signing of a new deal with Real Madrid. The 25-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2027. (Mundo Deportivo, Spanish)

If Vinicius Jr. decides to leave the La Liga club, Manchester United has spoken with his representatives, and nearby rivals Manchester City are likely to follow them. (Caught Offside by The Daily Briefing)

Antoine Semenyo, a winger from Bournemouth, and Liverpool have to decide whether to move to the club in January or wait until the summer when Manchester City are expected to sign the 25-year-old Ghana international. (i Paper)

Daniel Farke is a potential replacement for him at Leeds United, who is currently facing increasing pressure from the likes of Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers. (Talksport)

Real Madrid are also interested in Real Madrid‘s 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, with Manchester City joining Arsenal in doing the same. (Mail)

After the 2026 World Cup, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s current contract expires, but there are still options for extending it. (ESPN)

Former Middlesbrough international Duncan Watmore, 31, has been training with the Owls, and Sheffield Wednesday are interested in him. (Sky Sports News)

Kalvin Phillips, 29, has been on loan from Manchester City, but a deal is unlikely to be made, leaving the English midfielder to take offers from France, Spain, and Germany. Leeds United have inquired about resigning, but the 29-year-old is unlikely to make a decision. (Mirror)

Andre Luiz, 23, has already attracted Premier League interest from Brentford and Sunderland, but Rio Ave is reluctant to sell the Brazilian winger. Stoke, Norwich, and Portsmouth are monitoring his progress. (Portuguese: A Bola)