Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United are plotting a €200 million move for 25-year-old Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are willing to sanction his departure.
The player has been linked with a move away from the club in the last few months. There were links with Saudi Arabian clubs but Real Madrid have not sanctioned his departure yet. Manchester United are prepared to pay a club record fee to get the deal done and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
It is no secret that they need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the 25-year-old could transform them. Vinicius is a world-class player who has proven himself for club and country. The revered attacker has won several major trophies with Real Madrid, and he could transform Manchester United.
Can Manchester United convince Vinicius?
However, convincing a player of his quality to join the club will be difficult to pull stuff Manchester United are going through a period of rebuilding, and they finished in the bottom half of the table last season.
The Brazilian international might prefer to join a club competing for major trophies. It remains to be seen how Manchester United convince the player. Manchester United have brought in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Someone like Vinicius Junior could complete their attacking unit.
Manchester United have not been able to fight for major trophies for quite some time. They need world-class players at their disposal. If they want to compete with Arsenal, Manchester City or Liverpool. The Real Madrid superstar could be the ideal acquisition for them. However, the deal will be difficult to pull off.
The opportunity to move to England can be attractive for the Brazilian, but he will want to join a more ambitious club with a quality team. He is one of the best players in the world, and he was expected to win the Ballon d’Or last time out. Whoever ends up signing, a player of his quality will have a superstar on their hands.