Reports have revealed that English club Chelsea has entered the negotiation process to sign Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid's winger, in the upcoming period, in a move that could be considered one of the most prominent deals of the transfer market.

According to Spanish reports, the London club is preparing a huge financial offer worth 158 million euros, in an attempt to convince Real Madrid's management to let go of the Brazilian player, who is considered one of the team's key players in recent years.

Vinícius Júnior's contract with the Royal Club ends in the summer of 2027, but negotiations to renew his contract have not yet reached a final agreement between both parties, opening the door to interest from several major European clubs regarding his contractual situation.

These developments come amid the player recently facing criticism and boos from the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium fans, due to a decline in his technical performance in some matches, which has increased speculation about his future with Real Madrid in the upcoming phase.