Saudi Arabia contact Real Madrid over Vinicius Junior availability

Key Highlights

• Talks are set to resume in the summer, but there has been a suggestion that Alonso’s exit could facilitate negotiations. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementReal Madrid receive calls from Saudi ArabiaThe latest is that a Saudi Arabian side has contact Real Madrid about his availability, with a budget of around €230m – a world record fee.
• Indykaila reports that Saudi clubs have been informed that Vinicius is not for sale in the January transfer window as a result. Image via Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesThat of course raises the question over whether he might be available for a move in the summer.
• The word from the Spanish capital has been that if Vinicius does not sign a new deal in the summer, Real Madrid will look to cash out to avoid the risk of losing him for free. Vinicius’ relationship with the Santiago BernabeuAfter Vinicius was whistled by the Bernabeu on Saturday, it was reported that Real Madrid have not altered their stance on his future, and that their contract offer remains in place.
• Los Blancos have always professed a desire to keep Vinicius publicly, and he has always maintained his desire to stay.
• There is little doubt that the relationship is coming under increasing strain, one that perhaps requires an upturn in form for some relief.