Vinicius Jr has made his feelings clear on Premier League move amid shock Man Utd and Chelsea transfer rumours

Vinicius Jr has already commented on a potential move to the Premier League, amid claims both Manchester United and Chelsea are considering an approach for the Real Madrid superstar.

Former Flamengo wonderkid Vinicius, 24, is now widely viewed as one of the greatest players in world football.

He was favourite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or but pulled out of the event earlier this week along with the rest of the Real Madrid squad, after it emerged just hours before the ceremony that Manchester City's Rodri had won the top prize instead.

The Brazilian later posted a defiant message on X, commenting: "I will do 10x if necessary. They are not prepared."

Real Madrid came out in support of Vinicius, with a club source telling AFP [via CNN]: "If the award criteria doesn't give it to Vinicius as the winner, then those same criteria should point to [Dani] Carvajal as the winner.

"As this was not the case, it is clear that Ballon d'Or-UEFA does not respect Real Madrid. And Real Madrid does not go where it is not respected."

Despite receiving that support from Madrid, rumours are circulating that Vinicius could potentially leave the club once his current deal expires.

The Brazil international is under contract until 2027, and Spanish outlet Relevo reported on Thursday that Vinicius recently turned down the chance to enter into negotiations over a new deal.

It comes amid claims the Saudi Pro League is planning another record-breaking offer to tempt Vinicius into leaving the Bernabeu.

Last summer, the Saudis reportedly offered him an astronomical deal worth as much as €1bn (£837m) over the course of a five-year deal, which he rejected. But they are expected to return with a similar offer in the summer of 2025.

However, the Saudis are not the only ones interested in a potential deal for Vinicius.

In a separate report, Relevo claim that Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on his contract situation, as are French giants PSG.

Speaking back in 2022, Vinicius was asked about a potential move to the Premier League and whether it would interest him at some point later in his career.

"It is true that I'm very happy here at Real Madrid and I think I will play here until the end of my career," he told SPORTbible.

Vinicius Jr has commented on a potential move to the Premier League (Image: Getty)

"Of course, experiencing another league is important and I think the Premier League is a league that every player wants to play in.

"But my dream is and always was to play for Real Madrid."

Relevo report that Madrid are desperate to tie Vinicius down to a new long-term deal, to prevent a similar situation to Kylian Mbappe's controversial move to the Bernabeu this summer.

Mbappe left PSG on a free transfer to join Madrid at the end of his contract, with the player still locked in a dispute with the French club over what he claims are unpaid bonuses from his time at the Parc des Princes.