Manchester City are preparing to make their presence felt in the race for Vinicius Junior, and according to TEAMtalk able to reveal club are closely monitoring his situation at Real Madrid and with an explosive exit from the Bernabeu now a genuine possibility this summer.
The 25-year-old Brazil international has just over 12 months remaining on his current deal, and talks over an extension stalled last year. Both parties agreed to revisit discussions this summer, but sources indicate there are still several key issues to resolve before any agreement is reached over a new deal at Real Madrid.
That has raised the possibility that an exit at the Bernabeu – once considered highly improbable – now looks to have a real chance ahead of the summer window.
From the player’s side, Vinicius is keen to ensure that Madrid’s long-term project aligns with his own ambitions. The club, meanwhile, believe their financial proposal is broadly in the right place, but acknowledges that the situation is not solely about money.
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Crucially, TEAMtalk understands Real made it clear to Vinicius last year that failure to sign a new deal this summer would lead to a sale, and sources insist that stance remains firm rather than a negotiating tactic.
While sources are keen to stress that staying at the Bernabeu is still viewed as the most likely outcome this summer, groundwork is being carried out on potential alternatives in the event that two parties decide to go their separate ways.
Understandably, only a select group of clubs are considered viable destinations for the 127-goal Real Madrid attacker – and several are in England.
