Manchester City could make a move for Real Madrid megastar if Guardiola departs – report | OneFootball

Speculation from England has added fresh tension to the future of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. 

According to reports revealed by SPORT, there is growing talk in the Premier League that Manchester City could attempt to sign the Brazilian forward.

It must be remembered that Vinicius’ current contract with Real Madrid runs until 2027, and negotiations over an extension have been ongoing for months, but no agreement has yet been reached. 

Both sides remain calm in public, and yet, the delay has naturally created noise around his future.

The main obstacle appears to be financial, as Vinicius is asking for a salary package that does not align with Madrid’s internal structure. 

The club is unwilling to break their wage policy and this gap between demands and limits has opened the door to outside interest.

Manchester City’s interest

Meanwhile, the Premier League continues to monitor the situation closely. 

City could make a move for Vinicius. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

In England, there is an increasing belief that Manchester City are paying attention to developments. 

In fact, reports suggest City could make a move if Pep Guardiola does not renew his contract, which also expires in 2027.

It is known that Vinicius has never been seen as a natural fit for Guardiola’s tactical system. Which is why they are not thinking of signing him just yet.

However, if Guardiola decides to leave in 2027, City will be under a new regime and might look to reinforce their attack with the Brazilian.

At Real Madrid, the strategy to secure Vinicius’ renewal is different. Rather than raising his fixed salary, Real Madrid are believed to be proposing performance-based bonuses linked to objectives. 

This approach would protect the club’s wage balance while rewarding the player for results.