Vinicius Jr alerts Man United and Chelsea on Potential transfer by rejecting new Real contract: report

Vinicius Jr alerts Man United and Chelsea on Potential transfer by rejecting new Real contract: report

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on contract negotiations between Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid after the Brazilian chose not to sign the latest offer from his club.

When Real Madrid learned that Rodri of Manchester City would be awarded the world’s best player before him, they stood by their man and boycotted this week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony.

However, the parties have been unable to agree on terms to extend the contract Vini Jr. signed in October.

The player’s most potent negotiating chip is Saudi Arabia’s ongoing interest, but if a player of Vini Jr.’s caliber were to suddenly become available, the Premier League’s biggest names would probably seize the opportunity.

Vinicius Junior, a Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, poses before the 2023 Ballon d’Or France Football award presentation on October 30, 2023, at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris.

Vini Jr might be disgruntled at only being regarded as the second-best footballer on the planet but his medal haul at 24 years old is beyond question. He’s a triple La Liga champion and a two-time Champions League winner and has been instrumental in Real Madrid’s recent successes.

The representatives of his club are negotiating with one of the world’s most exciting and most marketable players as well as a proven winner. These are the exact characteristics the likes of Man United and Chelsea would see as a worthwhile investment.

Vinicius Junior looks dejected after Brazil’s defeat to Argentina in the 2021 Copa America final at the Maracana.

Vini Jr’s individual excellence has been rewarded too. He was named in the Champions League Team of the Season for the last three years, winning the Player of the Season award in 2023-24.

He’s been one of the most progressive and dangerous players in Europe consistently in the last five years, causing havoc for defenders in Spain and on the continent with the speed, imagination and trickery that have made him a household name all over the world.

Real Madrid sit in second place in La Liga after eleven games in 2024-25. They’re six points behind Barcelona having dropped too many in drawn games in which their formidable attack have fleetingly looked unstoppable. Last weekend’s defeat against Barcelona, a statement win for the league leaders, leaves the champions with a challenging road ahead.

Carlo Ancelotti will need his biggest star of all to shine to his fullest if they’re to catch up with their great rivals. The distraction of individual award snubs and an uncertain long-term future can’t be allowed to dull Vini Jr’s impact.

Vini Jr’s immediate focus is back on his football. Real Madrid’s visit to Valencia this weekend has been postponed because of the tragic events in the region.

Real Madrid take on AC Milan in mouthwatering Champions League action on Tuesday. Both are currently outside the top eight in the league phase table