Chelsea will reportedly look to sign 25-year-old Brazilian international Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window amid his links with Arsenal.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Vinicius Junior is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are keen on bolstering their offensive unit by signing a versatile wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Real Madrid mainstay has emerged as a target for the West London club.
Widespread reports have also linked the South American attacker with Arsenal. However, the Gunners have fallen behind Chelsea in the battle for his signature, with the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup winners ready to pay €150 million to sign him from Real Madrid.
The rise and rise of Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior has established himself as one of the world’s best players since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in July 2018. The 25-year-old has made massive strides in his efforts to become Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-term successor at the Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, the player recently finished in the Ballon d’Or top three and will hope to win the coveted prize soon.
The Brazilian international has made nearly 350 appearances for Real Madrid thus far, scoring 111 goals and providing 91 assists. Meanwhile, the player’s long-term future at the Bernabeu is uncertain after his run-ins and temper tantrums this season. The situation has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, with Arsenal and Chelsea among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure beckons?
Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior is understandable. Mikel Arteta has a stacked offensive unit at the North London club. However, Leandro Trossard’s long-term future is uncertain, as he is on the wrong side of 30. So, with Gabriel Martinelli being inconsistent in recent seasons, his compatriot can be a significant upgrade in the left-wing berth.
As for Chelsea, the Blues need a productive forward behind the striker, even though Liam Rosenior has two options for every position in his squad. The Real Madrid mainstay has thus emerged as a viable target for the West London club, and they are ready to pay €150 million to secure his services.
The latest report has revealed that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup winners have leapfrogged Arsenal in the battle for the 25-year-old Brazilian attacker’s signature. With Chelsea in pole position to land the temperamental forward, they will hope a bid worth €150 million is enough to prise him away from Real Madrid.
