Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has shared his thoughts on Vinicius Junior's current situation at Real Madrid amid interest from Premier League title holders, Arsenal.

The Brazilian international has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu this summer due to a contractual disagreement with the club.

With a single year left on his current deal, Los Blancos risk losing the player for free next summer should he fail to extend his current deal.

The Gunners have emerged as favourites to land the signature of the 26-year-old, who has been tipped to replace Leandro Trossard on the left wing.

Sharing his thoughts on the development, Mikel Obi claims Vinicius is just using Arsenal to get a better deal at Real Madrid.

"He's not coming. Forget about that. He's just using Arsenal to get a better deal. He's not leaving Real Madrid," Mikel said.

"I'm sure about that. One hundred per cent. He's not leaving Real Madrid.

"Why will he leave? Arsenal is a big team and Real Madrid are not willing to budge. Florentino Perez is not willing to budge, so I don't think Vini's coming to Arsenal."

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