The Catalan newspaper 'Sport' reported that Manchester City is quietly moving in the case of Brazilian Vinicius Junior, in an attempt to persuade him not to renew his contract with Real Madrid, paving the way for signing him for free in the summer of 2027 if he reaches the end of his current contract.

According to the newspaper, the gap between the player's financial demands and the offer from Real Madrid's management still exists, which gives the English champion hope to intervene and exploit the situation in its favor in the coming period.

The report added that Manchester City's management is aware that Spanish coach Pep Guardiola may leave his position by the summer of 2027 at the latest, meaning there will be no potential tactical complications that could hinder signing a player with Vinicius's specifications in the future.

The newspaper concluded that this approach is not new in the transfer market, as Real Madrid itself has previously benefited from similar scenarios by signing players for free after their contracts ended, such as David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.