Shock player 'up for sale' when Kylian Mbappe arrives at Real Madrid, the club need to balance their books
Real Madrid will consider the sale of a key player if Kylian Mbappe finally signs for the club, according to stunning reports.
Mbappe, who has entered the final six months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, has reportedly agreed to a free transfer to Real.
According to Santi Aouna, the superstar forward has reached an agreement with the La Liga giants, who have been pursuing him since 2021.
A move to the Premier League had been mooted, too, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United all thought to be interested.
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But Real are leading the race to acquire the 25-year-old and a report claims they will consider a sale of a key player if the blockbuster transfer comes to fruition.
Spanish outlet El Chiringuito via Okdiario claim Vinicius Junior could make way for Mbappe's arrival as they need to balance their books.
It's suggested there might not be room for both players, with the Frenchman capable of playing anywhere on the forward line.
The report states: "If Mbappe comes, someone will have to leave because we have to make money... I've always said that there's a big candidate to be sold and there's information [on that].
"You have to sell to someone... I'm talking about Vinicius. If Mbappe were to come, someone has to leave and a player for whom you would receive a lot of money is the Brazilian."
Vinicius Jr is contracted until 2027, which means any interested club would have to shell out millions for his services.
The Brazil international signed for Real in May 2017 - effective after his 18th birthday. He joined the club in a transfer worth £40 million.
He took a few seasons to develop as he delivered a sensational campaign in the 2021/22 season, scoring an impressive 22 goals in all competitions - including his side's winner against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Vinicius Jr been an important player ever since but if Real snap up Mbappe, he could depart.
Topics: Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, Football, Vinicius Jr
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