Liverpool in discussions regarding Vinicius Jr transfer amid Real Madrid update
Liverpool has engaged in discussions concerning a potential acquisition of an £80m player, whom Jurgen Klopp has previously labeled as “world-class”.
Reds targeting new forward amid Salah’s situation
Despite his candid remarks about the manager, Mohamed Salah has not been sidelined by Arne Slot, as the Egyptian assisted Hugo Ekitike’s second goal in the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this month. Nonetheless, the forward’s long-term situation at Anfield is uncertain, having allegedly proposed himself to three Champions League teams earlier this month, following a decline in prominence. In a conversation on The Overlap, Gary Neville asserted that the 33-year-old will not remain passive and accept a secondary role behind players he perceives as less capable, stating: “Salah will not sit down and watch Gakpo play football; these athletes don’t accept being sidelined by those they consider inferior.”
As such, the former Chelsea player, regarded as the greatest Egyptian footballer in history, may contemplate a move if he is not reinstated in the starting XI after AFCON, prompting the Reds to consider acquiring a new forward. As reported by TEAMtalk, Liverpool has initiated discussions regarding a transfer for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, with intermediaries suggesting that the Brazilian would now be keen on a move to the Premier League. Vinicius has yet to agree to a new deal with the Spanish club, but Florentino Perez appears reluctant to approve a transfer, and a move in the January transfer window seems improbable, according to a TEAMtalk insider, who said: “Vini and Rodrygo are crucial players for this club, and Florentino Perez does not wish for either to depart.
“Both players are in different situations; Vini’s concerns his contract and Rodrygo’s pertains to his role in the squad – but as January approaches, the expectation is that both will remain.”
Vinicius Jr could make a significant impact at Liverpool
With reports indicating that Madrid could ask for £80m for the Brazilian international, securing a deal may prove costly, but paying a fee of that magnitude could be justified, considering he has risen to be among the world’s top wingers.
Klopp has previously praised the Madrid star, calling him “world-class”, and he has been productive during his tenure with the La Liga giants, netting 111 goals and providing 91 assists in 346 appearances.
The 25-year-old would not directly replace Salah, as he primarily operates on the left-wing, but the prospect of acquiring a forward of his caliber is simply too enticing to ignore.
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If Real Madrid fails to finalize a new contract with Vinicius Jr, Liverpool ought to consider making an effort in the summer transfer window.
Published: 2025-12-22 18:15:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
