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Liverpool Monitor Real Madrid Star Vinicius Junior

Liverpool are monitoring Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior as contract negotiations stall, with intermediaries reporting interest from top European clubs.

Liverpool are among the Premier League clubs reportedly contacted by intermediaries regarding the availability of Vinicius Junior this summer. The Brazilian winger has registered 16 goals and nine assists this season and would command wages exceeding £500,000 per week.

Real Madrid and Vinicius have been locked in contract talks for over 18 months, with the club standing firm on their latest offer to avoid a free transfer in 2027. Competition is intensifying across Europe, with Bayern Munich, PSG, and Saudi clubs also monitoring the situation.