Real Madrid identify blockbuster replacement for Vinicius Jr as contract talks with Brazilian superstar continue to stall

Real Madrid have already identified Vinicius Junior's replacement as contract talks with the Brazilian winger have stalled. Vini Jr. still has two years left on his existing deal and is demanding a wage hike to sign a new contract. In case the Selecao star leaves the club, amid interest from Saudi Arabia, Los Blancos will go after Premier League star Erling Haaland.

  • Vini Jr yet to sign new Madrid deal
  • Wants salary equal to Mbappe
  • Madrid identify Haaland as Vinicius Jr’s replacement

Real Madrid identify blockbuster replacement for Vinicius Jr as contract talks with Brazilian superstar continue to stallReal Madrid identify blockbuster replacement for Vinicius Jr as contract talks with Brazilian superstar continue to stallReal Madrid identify blockbuster replacement for Vinicius Jr as contract talks with Brazilian superstar continue to stall

Vinicius Jr’s current deal is valid until 2027 and he is willing to extend his stay for three more years, but the winger wants a major hike on his current wages. According to reports, the star has demanded a higher salary than Kylian Mbappe is earning at Madrid at the moment.

The Madrid superstar has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, as officials from the league have been chasing the winger since 2023 and have reportedly put forward a €1bn (£832.2m) offer for five seasons on the table. Amid the lucrative offer from the , the Selecao star will continue to negotiate a higher salary with Madrid, although the Spanish giants are unlikely to meet the player’s financial demands.

According to SER club president Florentino Perez has identified Vinicius Jr’s replacement, if he decides to exit Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid’s first choice remains star as Perez wants to see the Norwegian goal machine being paired alongside Mbappe.

Xabi Alonso’s side will kick off the 2025-26 campaign on August 19 as they host Osauna in their season opener.