European giants set asking price for two-time CL winner, United already hot on his heels – report

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior for some time, and could now have the chance to get their hands on the Brazilian. The Red Devils’ decision to invest in their attack this summer has already paid dividends. Bryan Mbeumo has been a revelation so far, while Matheus Cunha has also impressed. Benjamin Sesko has endured a slow start to his Old Trafford tenure, but he is expected to come good in time. Despite having an upgraded attack at their disposal, recent reports suggest that United remain hot on the heels of Vinicius Junior. Strained relationship with Xabi Alonso Vinicius has been a vital figure for Real Madrid in recent seasons, but he has endured an indifferent season under Xabi Alonso so far, managing just five goals in 15 appearances to date. Vinicius Junior Stats: 2025/26 CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played LaLiga11542–778′ UEFA Champions League4001–271′ Total15543–1,049′ Source: Transfermarkt The Brazilian reacted furiously to the Spanish manager’s decision to substitute him during the El Clasico last month, further fuelling speculation about his future. With Kylian Mbappe now the talisman at the Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius is no longer indispensable to the club’s plans. The Brazilian’s contract expires in 2027, and talks over a renewal have reportedly stalled due to the player’s wage demands. It now appears that the LaLiga giants are willing to offload the 25 year old, perhaps wary that he will enter the final year of his contract next summer. Real set asking price According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are prepared to let Vinicius Junior leave the club for €150 million. Despite a slow start to the season, Vinicius’ stock remains high, and the recent developments could provide a major boost to United’s plans. The Red Devils have lacked a genuine superstar in their squad in recent times, and the Brazilian could instantly strengthen Amorim’s frontline. Vinicius has a wealth of experience in winning trophies with Los Blancos, which could also greatly aid the Premier League giants in their quest to return to their best. The left-forward position is not a priority for INEOS, who already signed Cunha for the job this summer. Having invested around €200 million in their attack, it remains unclear if United will have the funds to complete a deal for Vinicius. However, the potential arrival of an established superstar like the Brazilian could have positively influence both the sporting and the commercial aspects at the Theatre of Dreams. That could tempt United to go all out for Vinicius. 🚨😳 Vinícius Junior after being substituted yesterday: “Me? Coach? Coach, me? It’s always me. I’m leaving the team. It’s better I leave.” Xabi Alonso: “Come on, Vini, d*mn it.” Vinícius Junior, while staring at the Bernabéu roof: “F*ck it.” — @DAZN_ES pic.twitter.com/kHpa4KV2yJ — The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) October 27, 2025 Featured image Wagner Meier via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.