Real Madrid have taken drastic action over Vinicius Junior following the club’s 4-3 Clasico loss to Barcelona on Sunday, which has prompted Los Blancos to put €400m worth of players up for sale.
Despite Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick heroics in Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti’s side succumbed to another loss at the hands of their rivals, effectively meaning that Hansi Flick’s outfit will win LaLiga this season. By contrast, Real Madrid are set to endure a campaign without a trophy.
President Florentino Perez is already looking to the future, with Xabi Alonso to arrive as the club’s new head coach next week ahead of taking charge prior to the FIFA Club World Cup.
Vinicius Junior’s future remains in the balance, in part due to a strained relationship with the board.
While there has been talk of a world-record move to the Saudi Pro League, one reported from TodoFichajes claims that the the Brazilian is poised to sign a new Real Madrid contract that will see him earn a wage comparable to that of Mbappe.
This comes off the back of a rather indifferent campaign from the Brazilian, who has 11 LaLiga goals and nine assists in Spain’s top-flight this season. His recent form has been particularly disappointing, with just four goals since the beginning of February.
Vinicius Junior twist?
But the future is not set in stone yet. Should Real Madrid receive a €300m bid for Vinicius Junior, the Brazil star could be allowed to leave, Fichajes reports. Although they are willing to extend his deal, this will not be at all costs. His form lately does not justify the club knocking back such an offer.
Aurelien Tchouameni is another of the players who may be sacrificed. Los Blancos want €90-100m for the former Monaco player, who has failed to impose himself in the big games.
Similarly, Fran Garcia finds himself for the chop after being the latest left-back to fail to tame Lamine Yamal. The defender is on the market for €15-20m, with Bournemouth eyeing him as a replacement for Milos Kerkez.
Finally, Dani Ceballos can depart after a game to forget. A transfer in his case would be worth €10-20m.
Real Madrid have taken some huge decisions, with few players guaranteed to remain under the charge of Alonso.
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