Chelsea have not made major progress in the current transfer window and could remain inactive for much of January, at least in terms of major investments. However, that could change in the summer when a huge player is potentially available.
According to BuitenspelChelsea are keeping tabs on Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior, who is about to enter the final year of his contract with the La Liga giants and could sign him in this year’s summer transfer window.
Madrid and Vinicius are in contract negotiations but the player’s salary demands, coupled with a strained relationship with Xabi Alonso, have prevented an agreement from being reached in recent months, but things could soon take a turn for the worse.
Xabi Alonso’s departure means the Brazil international is likely to extend his contract at the Bernabeu, while the two sides may also reach a financial deal after impressing in the bigger games this season, including Sunday’s El Clasico.
Vinicius’ future remains open
The coming months will be important for Vinicius Junior as he looks to continue to impress Real Madrid to meet his salary demands, but with the World Cup this summer he could see it as an ideal time to inflate his shares in the transfer market.
Although Real Madrid are keen to extend Vinicius’ contract, it is unlikely they will break their wage structure to do so and as a result Chelsea will feel they have a shot at signing the player, especially as they will be willing to pay big money.
Vinicius Junior would be a great addition to Chelsea’s squad. His experience in the Champions League makes him one of the most influential players in Europe, and with a team around him he has proven that he can be the best player in the world.
It remains to be seen how much Chelsea are willing to offer the player. That’s him valued at £130 million on Transfermarktand regardless of his contractual situation at Real Madrid, it seems likely that a potential move this year could reach that figure.
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