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Liverpool not considering move for Real Madrid superstar amid contract standoff
The Vinicius Jr. transfer saga is turning into quite the drama for Real Madrid this summer transfer window.
Although the club would prefer to focus on making signings and keeping hold of the Brazilian, his contractual situation is making this an urgent matter this summer.
Arsenal and Saudi clubs are tracking the Madrid man’s situation, while, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Vinicius’ agents suggested the Brazilian’s name to Liverpool.
However, the journalist has also revealed that the Reds of Merseyside are not considering a move for him at the moment.
Liverpool not considering a move
Despite Vinicius’ status as one of the world’s elite forwards, Liverpool are more focused on signing a replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right wing.
It is important to note that an approach from a player’s representatives does not necessarily mean the player is actively seeking to leave.
Agents often tend to gauge interest from other top clubs in Europe and use it as a negotiation chip in contractual discussions.
From Real Madrid’s perspective, Vinicius remains one of the cornerstones of Jose Mourinho’s squad. His pace, creativity and match-winning ability make him one of the most valuable players in world football.
However, with around 12 months left on his current contract, Los Blancos risk losing him for free next summer if they do not act now.
Arsenal may submit a bid
If Arsenal are interested in signing Vinicius, they might submit a bid to Real Madrid in the coming days, and the Spanish club need to decide what to do with it.
Los Blancos do not have much power to call the shots here, and potential buyers could attempt to low-ball them, considering Vinicius will be available as a free agent next summer.
It is interesting to note that the Spanish capital giants have already made a move to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig and could soon close the deal.
Everything points to this Vinicius saga dragging on deep into the summer transfer window, and it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian stays or moves to a new club ahead of next season.
Real Madrid will be looking to pick up their fifth win of the 2026/27 La Liga season when they take on Elche CF at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero later tonight.
With 12 points from five games, Los Blancos are currently second in the league table, three points below leaders FC Barcelona.
As such, the Spanish capital club will be eager to get the win and close the gap to the top.
Guler starts, Bellingham rested
Ahead of kickoff, Real Madrid have announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Elche, with Jose Mourinho making some important changes.
For starters, Arda Guler is back in the lineup after appearing as a substitute in the win over Rayo Vallecano.
Interestingly, however, he starts in the attacking midfield role, with Mourinho opting to rest Jude Bellingham, who has started all of Real Madrid’s games so far.
That also means that Yan Diomande retains his place in the team, starting for a second time in a row on the right wing. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. continue in their respective positions in attack.
Another notable change sees Aurelien Tchouameni make his first start of the season after recovering from injury and making two appearances off the bench.
He replaces Bernardo Silva as Federico Valverde’s partner in the middle of the park.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marc Cucurella come in as full-backs, while Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen slot in at centre-back in front of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
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