Real Madrid is allegedly willing to fire Vinicius Junior if they sign Kylian Mbappe in the summer, which has Manchester United on high alert.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Sport reports that if Real Madrid is able to acquire the Paris Saint-Germain forward who is still unsure about his future, they have “already decided” to unload Vinicius. Madrid is keen to add a world-class player to their attacking line after adding Jude Bellingham to their midfield last summer.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to reports, President Florentino Perez does not think Vinicius has what it takes to be the iconic face of Real Madrid, and instead sees Mbappe as the team’s future star player starting in the 2019–20 season. Though the Brazilian had earlier promised to play for Los Blancos until eventually returning to his childhood club Flamengo in his latter years, he signed a contract extension in October that would take him through 2027.
DID YOU KNOW?According to reports, Mbappe wants to move to the Spanish capital for €70 million (£60 million/$76 million) a year, plus a €125 million (£107 million/$136 million) transfer bonus. Real Madrid is prepared to give him €35 million (£30 million/$38 million) a year, which would still make him the highest-paid player in the team, but they are unwilling to alter their salary structure.
WHAT NEXT?
Manchester United is reportedly willing to pay £130 million ($165 million) for the Brazilian and is closely monitoring the situation. Although keeping Mbappe at the Parc des Princes is still a possibility, Madrid may be persuaded to accept the offer because bringing him to Santiago Bernabeu would undoubtedly hurt their budget.
