City are monitoring Vinícius Júnior’s contract situation at Real Madrid, though a move would test the club’s wage structure.
The Brazilian is reportedly seeking a salary in line with Kylian Mbappé’s, with figures north of £480,000 a week mentioned in Spanish reporting.
Real Madrid have offered an improved deal with performance bonuses, but no agreement has been reached. Vinícius has one year left on his contract, with this summer’s World Cup adding further pressure on both sides to resolve it before his value climbs further.
City have not made a move, and sources close to the club describe any approach as dependent on Real Madrid’s willingness to sell rather than City forcing the issue. Enzo Maresca’s side have instead continued to build out their wide options this summer, with Jérémy Doku established as first choice and 17-year-old Jeremy Monga arriving from Leicester for a reported £10m.
Academy graduate Ryan McAidoo, also 17, has featured in pre-season under the new coaching setup, and is likely to be included in the squad for today’s friendly against Inter Milan, but is regarded as one for the future.
Real Madrid’s stance could shift quickly if the Brazilian’s camp presses for an exit before a new deal is signed.
City’s summer business continues to take shape following Elliot Anderson’s British-record move and the additions of Mathys Detourbet and Pierce Charles.
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