Is Vinicius Junior Heading to Chelsea?
5 January 2026
Chelsea's rumored 135-million-pound bid sparks fresh debate over Vinicius Junior.
The Chelsea Link: What the Reports Say
Vinicius Junior's future at Real Madrid took a new turn as reports linked him with a move to the English league, with Chelsea reportedly preparing to lodge an official bid today.
Madrid's Position and the Market
El Chiringuito claimed Chelsea is not a viable option for Vinicius, noting the London club cannot cover much of the player's salary, effectively keeping him out of the race this summer.
That denial followed a report from The Guardian, which stated Chelsea is preparing its first bid to sign Vinicius, exploiting tensions between the player and Real Madrid over the renewal terms, as the giants aim to avoid letting his contract run into year indeed.
And the report noted Real Madrid remains open to offers, especially after frictions at the Santiago Bernabéu, with the club keen to secure Vinicius’s financial and sporting future, while mentioning a bid of 135 million pounds (158 million euros).
While the English Premier League is seen as a market able to meet Madrid’s demands, Saudi Arabia remains the most serious party, after prior talks culminated in a meeting between the sides in April.
Even headlines whine about renewals; salaries talk louder.
Fans want trophies, not invoices; Chelsea, remember that.
