The Blues are monitoring the Brazilian’s contract standoff, with reports suggesting he will be sold if he doesn’t sign a new deal by next summer.
In a potential blockbuster move, Chelsea is positioning itself to capitalize on the escalating tension between Vinicius Jr. and Real Madrid. The Brazilian superstar’s visible frustration after being substituted in El Clásico has alerted Europe’s elite, with the Blues emerging as a serious suitor should he become available.
The catalyst for this opportunity is Vinicius’s contract situation. The 23-year-old is about to enter the final 18 months of his current deal, and according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey, Real Madrid has delivered a clear ultimatum: sign a new contract by next summer or be sold. “There’s only a handful of clubs who can get him,” Bailey stated, noting that Vinicius does not want a move to Saudi Arabia. “In England, there’s only Chelsea, City and Liverpool.”
This scenario presents a unique opportunity for Chelsea’s ownership, which has not shied away from ambitious transfers. While a move for a established “marquee” star represents a shift from their recent strategy of signing younger prospects, Bailey suggests the commercial and sporting appeal of Vinicius would be too significant to ignore.
The speculation follows a dramatic weekend where Vinicius stormed down the tunnel after being taken off by manager Xabi Alonso, adding fuel to reports that he is unhappy in the Spanish capital. As the situation develops, Chelsea is reportedly keeping a close watch, ready to swoop in if one of the world’s most electrifying players decides his future lies away from the Santiago Bernabéu.
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