Man United’s chances of signing Real Madrid forward are dismissed

Manchester United have had a frustrating start to the Premier League season.

The Red Devils have picked up only 12 points from their opening 10 games and they are already six points adrift of the Champions League positions.

Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford have been the regular wingers for some time, but neither of them have found consistency with their finishing.

In recent days, it has been claimed that United could make a shock swoop for Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, but Fabrizio Romano does not see that happening.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said that several clubs around the world appreciate Vinicius, but there is absolutely no truth to the ongoing speculation.

Romano added that the Brazilian has not been in contact with any European club over a transfer.

He said: “In recent days I received from some of you many messages like ‘Fabrizio, is it true that he’s going to Saudi, is it true that he’s being linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG?’

“Guys, that clubs around the world can appreciate Vinicius is absolutely normal.

“He’s a fantastic, insane player. So it’s absolutely normal.

“But I can guarantee that as of today, links of Vinicius to Chelsea, to PSG, to Manchester United, are absolutely not even realistic. So there is nothing ongoing between Vinicius and any European club.”

Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best attackers in world football. He registered 24 goals and 11 assists last season while predominantly playing as a centre-forward.

He has continued his stellar form in the ongoing season with nine goals and seven assists from 16 outings. Despite this, there are doubts over his long-term future at Madrid.

The 24-year-old has been the subject of persistent racial abuse at multiple away stadiums in the Spanish La Liga and Copa del Rey.

This has not necessarily hampered his performances, but we would be surprised if he does not contemplate an exit in future. The Premier League could be his next destination.

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