There are a number of talking points surrounding Real Madrid, making headlines for better or worse. There are transfer rumours, managerial links, players under scrutiny, and pretty much everything under the sun is being talked about.
As with the past few seasons, one of the biggest talking points at the Bernabeu has been Vinicius Junior. Off the back of three incredible seasons, the Brazilian has been having a down year and has been in the limelight more often for the wrong reasons.
Vinicius has been the centerpiece of a number of issues at Real this season, with his antics taking a step in the wrong direction compared to past seasons, and it is becoming an issue the club can't ignore any longer.
Rumors surrounding a potential exit for the Brazilian have been swirling for months, with a number of top clubs ready to jump on making a blockbuster move for the attacker. A new contender has joined the race in recent days, and they are prepared to go all out to bring in Vinicius as the face of their new generation.
Man United ready to go to war with Man City for Real Madrid's Vinicius
As reported by Topskills Sports UK on X, Manchester United have tabled a massive offer for Vinicius Jr ahead of a potential summer exit from Real Madrid. The report goes on to state the Red Devils are ready to offer the Brazilian £375,000 per week to convince Vinicius to make the switch to Old Trafford.
🚨💣 EXCL: Manchester United has tabled a massive contract offer to Vinícius Júnior ahead of a potential summer move. 🇧🇷🔴😳
— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) February 16, 2026
The Red Devils have put £375k per week on the table to convince the Brazilian superstar to join Old Trafford.
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The Brazilian's contract expires in 2027, and he is demanding wages that are raising the possibility of him leaving through the Bernabeu exit door. That could result in a potential sensational summer departure, with a race between Premier League giants Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea, who are all keeping tabs on the situation.
Vinicius to the Premier League?
Vinicius has been the player many have pointed to as the cause of deep-rooted issues at Real this season, and as a result, his future at the Bernabeu is up in the air as the club could look to move on from the drama and focus on building around the non-problematic players in the team.
What exactly the Brazilian's future holds remains unknown, but at the moment, he seems closer to an exit than extending. Vinicius has been a loyal servant to the club since his arrival in 2018, working his way from the bottom all the way to the top, but as with every player, there comes a time when going separate ways is best for both parties, and that is the case with Vinicius and Real Madrid.