Manchester United are prepared to spend €200 million to make Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior their first signing of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era, while Carlo Ancelotti’s side are also paving the way for a move to Liverpool and Arsenal is ready to sign a contract with Vinicius. Juventus – It’s all in Thursday’s Euro Paper Talk.
Vinicius to Manchester United?
According to reports, Manchester United are ready to sign Brazilian winger Vinicius following the signing of Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid.
The BBC recently confirmed that Mbappe had agreed to a contract. Real Madrid When he leaves PSG as a free agent at the end of the season.
Mbappe will not pay a transfer fee because he is a free agent. But the hefty sign-on bonus and hefty salary that will be paid out over five years means the deal is by no means cheap.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team has grown into a 4-4-2 formation this season, with the midfield quartet positioned like a diamond.
Vinicius and Rodrigo lead the line, but Mbappe will surely head straight for the 11.
Speculation was rampant. Vinicius Sacrifices could be made from both a financial and team selection perspective to make room for Mbappe. Both players generally prefer shading to their left and cutting inside with their right foot.
Ancelotti recently labeled Vinicius not only the best winger in the world, but also the best player in the world.
But with Mbappe, perhaps the best player in the world, arriving soon, Vinicius’ future is uncertain.
Moreover, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real’s Mbappe coup has failed to delay their grand plans for Brazilian striker Endric.
The 17-year-old is set to join his new Real Madrid teammates when he turns 18 in July and it is generally believed he is ready to make an immediate impact.
Therefore, Mbappe and Endrick could quickly become Real Madrid’s front-line pairing if they maintain the diamond formation.
Now, according to Defensa Central: Manchester United We are ready to offer Vinicius a way out.
Manchester United prepare to bid for €200 million – report
Citing information from Le10Sport, it appears the Red Devils are interested in bringing Vinicius to Old Trafford. Moreover, they are reportedly ready to commit 200 million euros for this.
A transfer of that magnitude would break Manchester United’s current transfer record. The £89.3m paid to sign Paul Pogba in 2016 remains the record high.
The €200m fee will put Vinicius second on the list of the world’s most expensive transfers. Only Neymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 (€222m) cost more.
This momentous move will be a great way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to kick off his new era in style. The British billionaire’s partial takeover of Manchester United was officially confirmed earlier this week and Ratcliffe has already signaled his intention to get City and Liverpool back on track.
ESPN Brazil claims Mbappe, who recently signed for Real, will not force the club to sell one of their best players.
Nonetheless, cashing in on that €200m could make sense, especially if it is true that Vinicius may no longer be a regular starter once Mbappe and Endrick arrive.
Real Madrid’s path to Liverpool transfer
Liverpool are keeping an eye on Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, whose new contract still includes a €60m release clause. Real Madrid are open to any offer for the former winger, but Kylian Mbappe’s coup means Liverpool will not stand in the way of signing Kubo. Real will collect half of the fee due to the 50% sell-off clause (Defensa Central)
Xabi Alonso is “more willing” to move to Bayern Munich instead of Liverpool. (Sky Germany)
Leaving Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel wants to return to England for his next job. Manchester United is the club he is most interested in. (build)
Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb is waiting to receive a new and improved contract from Manchester City. The 20-year-old has broken into City’s first-team squad this season and scored a memorable last-minute goal against Newcastle on January 13. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface – who has contributed 17 goals in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season – as a viable striker target in the summer. Others on their radar include Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney. (BILD and various)
Arsenal ready to sign New Del Piero
Arsenal ‘Ready’ to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz, valued at £34m He is already being compared to club icon Alessandro Del Piero. (Aksam)
Goncalo Ramos could be looking to leave PSG just a year after joining from Benfica. PSG are expected to spend heavily to offset Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid and selling Ramos would significantly strengthen their transfer window. (Le Parisien)
Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid to sign Bayern Munich striker Matthijs Tell. The 18-year-old experienced a change of heart and now The German giant is ‘seriously considering’ a move away from the company.. (build)
Manchester United will be interested in signing Frenkie de Jong, who leaves Barcelona in the summer. However, the Dutchman has so far revealed that he would like to stay at the Camp Nou. (Soccer Spain)
Barcelona are signing attacking midfielder Yasser Asprilla from Watford, who is playing in the Championship this season. Watford could hold out for up to £43m before agreeing to a sale. (sports)
Juventus, Manchester United transfer price set
Juventus want at least 70 million euros for centre-back Gleyson Bremer before selling him to Manchester United. (Calciomercato)
Juventus are set to make an outright move for Southampton loanee Carlos Alcaraz, but have no intention of activating their high €49.5m purchase option. Bids are expected to drop significantly. (Calciomercato)
Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez is expected to leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. Atletico Madrid showed interest as recently as December. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United will not activate the 12-month option on Anthony Martial’s contract. The Frenchman is set to leave as a free agent in the summer but no club has yet taken ‘concrete steps’ to sign him. (Rudy Galetti)
Premier League and European clubs are all circling Hull City winger Jayden Philozin. The 22-year-old recently scored a stunning solo goal that deserved Puskas’ award. (Fabrizio Romano)
Jayden Philogen 🤯🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/0nCl7jojpw
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