Behind the scenes… English moves to sign Vinícius Júnior on a free transfer
The Catalan newspaper Sport reports that Manchester City are closely monitoring the situation of Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid. The Premier League champions are said to be quietly working on convincing the player not to renew his current contract, with the aim of signing him on a free transfer in the summer of 2027 should he reach the end of his deal.
According to the report, a financial gap still exists between the player’s demands and Real Madrid’s offer, with no final agreement reached so far. This scenario could provide City with an opportunity to step in and capitalize on the situation in the coming years.
The article also notes that City’s hierarchy is mindful of the future of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, who could depart by the summer of 2027 at the latest, potentially removing tactical complications that might otherwise influence a move for a player of Vinícius’ profile.
The report concludes by pointing out that such a strategy is not uncommon in the transfer market, as Real Madrid themselves have previously secured high-profile free agents, including David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
