MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are among several clubs eyeing a future move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr, according to reports.
The Brazilian, 24, has had another stunning year in Spain, and was widely expected to win the Ballon d’Or before being pipped by Rodri.
Vinicius Jr remains under contract in the Spanish capital until 2027.
But according to Spanish outlet Relevo, the winger recently snubbed fresh contract talks – putting several clubs on alert.
Among his potential suitors are claimed to be Premier League duo Man Utd and Chelsea.
But both sides would face stiff competition, even if Real were to entertain selling their star man.
Also interested are French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Madrid have a strained relationship with PSG chiefs, given their protracted pursuit of Kylian Mbappe over several years.
The Ligue 1 side would love to get back at Real Madrid by prising away Vinicius Jr in similar circumstances.
Real chiefs are said to be desperate to avoid this situation.
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Vinicius Jr also has significant interest in Saudi Arabia.
During the summer, the Public Investment Fund were claimed to have made an eye-watering proposal.
The deal would have seen Vinicius Jr sign for Al-Ahli, earning a staggering €1bn (£843.98m) across five seasons.
Real Madrid are determined to hold onto their star man long-term and are eager to demonstrate how much they value him.
But for now, contract talks remain on hold.
Vinicius Jr has won three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues, a Copa del Rey and two Club World Cups with Real Madrid.
Last season he scored 24 goals and laid on 11 assists in all competitions, with figures across his club preparing for him to win the Ballon d’Or.
He was said to be “devastated” after missing out – cancelling a huge party, with Real Madrid also snubbing the entire bash in solidarity.
