Vinicius Jr Stays at Real Madrid Despite Saudi Interest

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August 13, 2024 · 2 min read

Vinicius Jr Stays at Real Madrid Despite Saudi Interest
FootBall | August 13, 2024
Vinicius Jr has no interest in leaving Real Madrid. (Image: Getty)

Vinicius Jr, the star forward for Real Madrid attracts interest from the Saudi Pro League. Despite this interest, Vinicius Jr remains committed to staying with the Spanish giants. Meanwhile, Manchester United evaluates potential forward signings and considers Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a 27-year-old English striker. Southampton has agreed to sell 22-year-old German centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap to Hoffenheim for £12.8 million. The medical examination for Bella-Kotchap is scheduled for Tuesday.

In another development, Napoli has offered Chelsea £21.4 million plus £4.3 million in bonuses for 31-year-old Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku. Newcastle United, despite submitting a third bid for Crystal Palace’s 24-year-old England defender Marc Guehi continues to explore other centre-back options. Similarly, Crystal Palace monitors Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 20, and may make an offer if he becomes available.

Additionally, Bournemouth’s bid for Porto’s 24-year-old Brazilian striker Evanilson faced rejection. If Newcastle sells Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron to Charlotte FC, they might target Chelsea’s 22-year-old English winger Noni Madueke. Liverpool has received a third bid from Red Bull Salzburg for 19-year-old midfielder Bobby Clark with the new offer expected to approach the £10 million asking price.

Wales defender Chris Mepham, 26, likely will leave Bournemouth this summer, with Ipswich, Torino and Anderlecht expressing interest. Furthermore, Leicester City has agreed to a loan deal with an obligation to buy Czech striker Adam Hlozek from Bayer Leverkusen, pending terms with the player. Manchester United has reopened talks with Everton about signing 22-year-old England defender Jarrad Branthwaite for £60 million.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is open to loaning 28-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips with Ipswich, Everton, and Fulham interested. Nottingham Forest is nearing a deal to sign Paraguayan striker Ramon Sosa from Talleres for around £11 million. Lastly, Aston Villa, Fulham and Crystal Palace are competing to sign Chelsea’s 25-year-old English centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.

Tottenham’s 20-year-old striker Dane Scarlett is discussing a loan move to Championship side Oxford United.