Vinicius Junior has spent the last year at the centre of transfer speculation following reported interest from Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old remains without a new contract at Los Blancos after months of stalemate. The two parties had reportedly reached agreement on terms, but more recently Vinicius has requested to be paid either the same or more than Kylian Mbappe.<\/p>\n
Saudi Arabia were widely cited as the main potential destination, but they have reportedly eased away from a move. Few observers have considered an alternative pathway inside Europe, yet fresh reports suggest that option is under consideration.<\/p>\n
According to indykaila, Vinicius has held talks in secret with Manchester City. The same reports state City are exploring a move for teammate Rodrygo Goes, while Vinicius is said to be open to leaving the Santiago Bernabeu. He reportedly has concerns about Manchester City\u2019s court case with the Premier League for financial breaches, but is nonetheless weighing his options. Those reports indicate a transfer could be pursued either this summer or next.<\/p>\n
Manchester City\u2019s principal domestic rivals \u2014 Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea \u2014 are all named as clubs keeping close tabs on Vinicius, who is described as “very keen” on a move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n
From Real Madrid\u2019s perspective the calculus is complex. It is not clear whether Los Blancos would sanction a sale to another European side. The club have made it plain the team will be built around Kylian Mbappe, and there are questions over compatibility should both remain. A move to Saudi Arabia would involve a fee in the hundreds of millions and a transfer to another continent. By contrast, selling Vinicius to a Champions League rival for a more modest figure would present a different commercial and sporting equation for Real Madrid to consider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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