As the summer transfer window approaches, Manchester United is reportedly eyeing a significant move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The speculations arise as Real Madrid seeks to secure funds for the potential signing of Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain is expiring, is available on a free transfer. However, the staggering wage demands, reaching £600,000 per week or £30 million annually, prompt Real Madrid to explore financial avenues. Spanish outlet Sport suggests that Vinicius Junior could be a valuable asset to fund Mbappe’s acquisition, making the Brazilian forward available for transfer.

According to the report, Manchester United has shown interest and is “willing” to pay a substantial fee of £130 million to secure Vinicius’s services in the upcoming summer window. This move would rekindle United’s longstanding interest in the talented Brazilian, dating back to 2017.

If Real Madrid succeeds in signing Mbappe, it would potentially create space on the left wing, as both players might not compete for the same role at the Bernabeu. However, this situation could pose a challenge for Manchester United, especially for Marcus Rashford, according to the reports. Despite Vinicius’s absence due to injury for a significant part of the current season, Real Madrid has managed well without him.

In other transfer news, reports from Sky Germany suggest that Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, who previously played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, is becoming discontent with his situation at the Bundesliga club. De Ligt, formerly with Juventus, has faced a decline in his playing time this season, with Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano being the preferred center-back pairing for Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel. The report hints at the possibility of De Ligt seeking a move during the upcoming summer transfer window.