Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior has been the subject of the in and out speculation about his future for the past year, after interest from Saudi Arabia. Few have considered the possibility that the Brazilian could take a step in Europe.
The 25-year-old still has to sign a new contract with Los Blancos, after months of stalemate. The two parties reportedly reached an agreement on the conditions, but more recently Vinicius asked to be paid the same or more than Kylian Mbappe. Although Saudi Aarabia has been cited as the most important contenders for a potential exit, they seem to have been thrown away from a movement.
According to Indykaila, Vinicius has had conversations with Premier League Giants Manchester City. They are reportedly exploring a movement for teammate Rodrygo, but they say that Vinicius is also open to a step away from the Santiago Bernabeu. Although he is worried about their lawsuit with the Premier League for financial crimes, Vinicius is considering his options.
They say that there can be on the cards this summer or following. The competitors of City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, all keep a close eye on Vinicius, who is 'very enthusiastic' on a move to the Premier League.
It is not clear whether Los Blancos would punish a move for Vinicius to another European side – and it is remarkable that it is a Star of Manchester City that they would pursue in that event. There are questions about his compatibility with Kylian Mbappe, and Real Madrid has made it clear that the party will be built around the Frenchman. While a potential movement to Saudi Aarabia would include a fee of hundreds of millions and move him to another continent, he sells him to a Champions League rival for a more modest price is another comparison to consider.