Six Real Madrid stars together with Vinicius Jr who might make large transfers to Premier League
A move to Real Madrid is the crowning point of virtually every footballer’s career but a potential summer overhaul at the Santiago Bernabeu could leave some stars moving on.
Jose Mourinho has returned to take the reins of the biggest club in the world as the Special One looks to be the man to control the egos and land another Galactico team the silverware the fans demand.
However, this summer could see the departure of Vinicius Junior, who looked certain to be the spearhead of the team in his eighth season at the Bernabeu. But the 26-year-old’s contract situation is backing the club into a corner.
Vini has just 12 months left on his Madrid contract and talks over a new deal are yet to reach an agreement. The Brazilian winger has been heavily targeted by the Saudi Pro League as their statement signing but Arsenal are reportedly ready to offer him a mammoth contract to sign him this summer.
Another winger who has been a long-term target for Premier League clubs is Rodrygo. The lesser attractive of Madrid’s Brazilian winger options, Rodrygo, 25, has perennially been linked with an exit as he struggles for consistent minutes in the star-studded frontline.
PSG have been linked with a blockbuster £85million swoop this summer for his signature with the future of Bradley Barcola uncertain and Yan Diomande Madrid-bound. But Liverpool’s hunt for a Mohamed Salah replacement could see them act on their interest in Rodrygo – despite the fact he suffered an ACL injury in March and isn’t set to return until October.
A pursuit that is threatening to become a saga, Manchester United and Aurelien Tchouameni just seem inseparable in the transfer mill this month.
The 26-year-old France international would be a dream signing for Michael Carrick to conclude his midfield rebuild, and speculation suggest a deal could be done despite a new contract on the table at Madrid.
Eduardo Camavinga is in a similar boat that United are keen to learn his availability this summer. The 23-year-old has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford but the Red Devils aren’t the only club interested.
Rivals Manchester City and Liverpool have reportedly been exploring a swoop for Camavinga, who could be shown the exit door to accommodate the potential signing of Rodri.
Franco Mastantuono sealed his dream move last summer at just 17-years-old when he swapped River Plate for the Spanish capital, but the versatile attacker started just 17 games last season.
While that number is a brilliant reflection on the Argentine’s talent given the competition, his former boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been linked with an exciting loan move to bring Mastantuono to Fulham in search of more game time.
Endrick appears to be an enigma in that Madrid frontline, having captured the attention of the world when his future transfer to Spain from Palmeiras as a 16-year-old was confirmed. He arrived 18 months later but has failed to light up the Bernabeu.
A loan move to Lyon last season saw the Brazilian show his talent but Madrid could cash in on the 20-year-old who is looking for more game time. United are again linked with his signature, as have been Arsenal and Chelsea. A shock transfer to England is not beyond the realms of possibility this summer.
