Reported £132m Move for Real Madrid Star Gathers Pace as Tension Grows in Spanish Capital
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly driving an ambitious move to bring Real Madrid’s disgruntled forward Vinicius Junior to the Etihad Stadium next summer, viewing the Brazilian as the perfect attacking partner for Erling Haaland.
Rumours state the City boss is “desperate” to add the 25-year-old’s firepower to his squad, aiming to provide more consistent support for Haaland, who has scored 18 of City’s goals this season. The potential transfer is gaining credibility as tension surrounds Vinicius at Real Madrid, stemming from his recent angry reaction to being substituted in El Clásico.
Despite a public apology, uncertainty clouds his long-term future at the Bernabeu. Spanish reports suggest Real Madrid would be willing to sell for a fee around €150 million (£132m), with Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring the situation. The situation has led to speculation that the club, under manager Xabi Alonso, may be prepared to part with the star, with club legend Claude Makelele recently noting that “the manager needs to always be bigger than the player.”
With his contract expiring in 2027, a major transfer in 2026 appears increasingly likely. For Guardiola and Manchester City, the chance to sign one of the world’s most dynamic attackers and solve their reliance on Haaland represents a monumental opportunity they are now actively pursuing.
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