{"id":910,"date":"2026-04-06T21:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=910"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:39:21","slug":"transfer-rumours-vinicius-junior-set-for-real-madrid-summer-exit-as-chelsea-eye-e60m-goalkeeper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=910","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Vinicius Junior set for Real Madrid summer exit as Chelsea eye \u20ac60m goalkeeper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Suraj Radio\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/u4cm0sc1fe6j94emzaoi\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d4b3a6d1-dc29-45c0-07df-714b85a1f000\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d4b3a6d1-dc29-45c0-07df-714b85a1f000\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d4b3a6d1-dc29-45c0-07df-714b85a1f000\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Vinicius Junior, transfer rumors\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/d4b3a6d1-dc29-45c0-07df-714b85a1f000\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 6 April, including the latest updates on Matheus Fernandes, Vinicius Junior and Robin Roefs.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>Fernandes identifies Man Utd successor<\/h2>\n<p><b>Bruno Fernandes has reportedly told Manchester United to pursue the signing of a Premier League star whom he has identified as his successor.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fernandes has been United\u2019s most important player since his arrival in 2020 but the 31-year-old has already cast his eyes to the future amid speculation surrounding his future at the club.<\/p>\n<p>And, according to <a title=\"&lt;b&gt;The Sun&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/38724865\/bruno-fernandes-mateus-fernandes-premier-league-man-utd\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Sun<\/b><\/a>the United skipper has recommended his Portuguese namesake Matheus Fernandes as the player he believes can follow in his footsteps at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/255227dd-fd2e-4888-0754-e4433d88fe00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/255227dd-fd2e-4888-0754-e4433d88fe00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/255227dd-fd2e-4888-0754-e4433d88fe00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Matheus Fernandes\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/255227dd-fd2e-4888-0754-e4433d88fe00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Matheus Fernandes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The West Ham youngster named Bruno as his idol after making his debut for Portugal last week and he has impressed this season after a \u20ac44 million transfer from Sporting last summer.<\/p>\n<h2>United \u2018make opening bid\u2019 for \u20ac100m Diomande<\/h2>\n<p><b>Manchester United have reportedly submitted an opening bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande amid their pursuit of a new left winger this summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Diomande, 19, has been a revelation since arriving at Leipzig from Leganes last year and his immense form for the Bundesliga giants has attracted the attention of scouts from across European football in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are also interested in signing Diomande and they have earmarked him as one of their top targets for this summer as they look to further bolster the attacking options available at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>According to transfer reporter IndyKaila, Man Utd have already submitted an opening bid for the winger, who is valued at over \u20ac100 million by Leipzig.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea eye \u20ac60m goalkeeper<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have a \u2018strong interest\u2019 in Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs after the Dutch youngster\u2019s impressive start to life in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Roefs only joined Sunderland last summer for \u20ac10.5m but the 23-year-old has proven instrumental to the Mackems\u2019 high rise this season.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a title=\"&lt;b&gt;Football Insider&lt;\/b&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/chelsea-assessing-60m-robin-roefs-deal-amid-liverpool-and-man-city-interest\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Football Insider<\/b><\/a>Chelsea are assessing whether to pay up to \u20ac60m for Roefs but they will also face interest from Liverpool and Manchester City in any race for the Sunderland star.<\/p>\n<h2>Real Madrid make shock Vinicius Jr transfer u-turn<\/h2>\n<p><b>Real Madrid have reportedly informed Vinicius Junior they will not improve their current contract extension offer amid rumours he could leave the club this summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/787c457c-2dcd-46d5-f25a-d5091cbbd900\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/787c457c-2dcd-46d5-f25a-d5091cbbd900\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/787c457c-2dcd-46d5-f25a-d5091cbbd900\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vini Jr\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/787c457c-2dcd-46d5-f25a-d5091cbbd900\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Vini Jr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Brazil international has just over one year remaining on his deal at the Bernabeu and he has been heavily linked with a high-profile exit for the past few months, with Los Blancos yet to finalise an agreement with his representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Intermediaries have contacted Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United to discuss the 25-year-old\u2019s potential availability, as per TEAMtalk, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have been approached too.<\/p>\n<p>Clubs in Saudi Arabia are also expected to battle for Vinicius\u2019 signature, although it remains to be seen if he will accept a move to the Middle East at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal ready to submit &#8216;formal offer&#8217; for \u20ac100m Gyokeres replacement<\/h2>\n<p><b>Arsenal are ready to submit a \u201cformal offer\u201d for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane during the 2026 summer transfer window, according to reports in Germany.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta\u2019s side are keen to sign a new centre forward this summer, with Gabriel Jesus potentially set to depart, and Kofane has been earmarked as a possible alternative to fellow targets Julian Alvarez and Nicolo Tresoldi.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are one of the frontrunners to secure Kofane\u2019s signature ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and German reporter Christian Falk has confirmed the Gunners are expected to lodge a \u201cformal offer\u201d for the Cameroon international this summer.<\/p>\n<h2>Other rumours<\/h2>\n<p>Serhou Guirassy is ready to leave Dortmund this summer and pursue an elite club due to the presence of a \u20ac35m release clause in his contract. <b>(BILD)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is also being targeted for a move this summer with Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Newcastle all monitoring his situation. <b>(Foot Market)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are aiming to raise more than \u20ac100m from the sale of eight first team players this summer including Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte. <b>(The Sun)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are \u2018confident\u2019 they can sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer for a reasonable fee. <b>(TEAMtalk)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are plotting a \u2018big money move\u2019 for Bayer Levekusen midfielder Malik Tillman, who is expected to feature for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. <b>(SportsBoom)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal ready Anthony Gordon bid as Arteta targets English core<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Chelsea signing approved as Man Utd double deal eyed<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Real Madrid identify Enzo Fernandez &#8216;Plan B&#8217; 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