City Tempts Vinicius with Rodri as a Trade

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The future of Vinícius Júnior is once again up in the air and this time the main protagonist is Manchester City. According to reports from England, Pep Guardiola's team is closely following the situation of the Brazilian at Real Madrid and is already considering making a move for him if the renewal negotiations break down.

Right now, Vinicius has just over a year left on his contract and talks to extend it remain stalled. Although both the player and the club want to continue together, there are still significant differences to resolve and Madrid made it clear months ago that if he doesn’t renew this summer, they will seriously consider a sale to avoid losing him for free later on.

This is where City comes in. At the Etihad, they believe such opportunities rarely come up in the market and think that signing a standout player like Vinicius would be a massive coup. Additionally, doubts about the future of some attackers in the squad make Guardiola look favorably on bringing in a global star to lead the project over the coming years.

There is even a strong rumour gaining traction: that Rodri Hernández could be part of the deal. The Spanish midfielder has long been highly regarded at the Bernabéu and Rodri reappears on Real Madrid’s horizon. City knows he could be a very attractive asset to facilitate any negotiation. It wouldn’t be a simple direct swap, but rather a formula that would help reduce the cost of a deal that could easily surpass 150 million euros.

Despite all the rumors, Vinicius continues to shine on the pitch and remains one of Madrid’s biggest stars. But for the first time in a long time, his departure no longer seems impossible — in fact, it’s getting closer and closer. A significant part of the fanbase wants him out, and with Vini Jr’s possible exit, there would only be one rooster left in the henhouse.