Real Madrid Sets Sights on Juventus’ ₤70M Striker Amid Injury to Vinicius Jr, Per Reports

• Real Madrid were dealt a blow to their attacking power after an injury to Vinicius Jr.
• The La Liga giants are adamant about signing a forward to replace Karim Benzema
• The Spanish club are reported to have rekindled their interest in a Juventus striker

Real Madrid fans' call for the club to sign a world-class forward, following the departure of striker Karim Benzema, have resounded following the confirmation of just how severely Vinicius Junior has been injured.

The La Liga giants have been linked with the signing of Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe all summer amid the forward’s contract debacle.

However, with Mbappe set to remain at the French club this summer, the overarching thought has remained that the club's activities in the transfer market have wrapped up for the summer.

This stance now looks set to change following the injury Brazilian winger, Vinicius Jr. sustained against Celta Vigo at the Abanca Balaidos.

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Los Blancos are now linked with a late transfer swoop for Juventus striker, Dusan Vlahovic per reports from Spanish journalist, Jose Manuel Moreno.

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Juventus have not hidden what seems to be a desire to let go of their Serbian striker for the right offering.

The Italian giants, who were keen on a swap deal involving Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku, are reported by Madrid Universal to value their forward in the region of ₤70 million.

While the forward matches the profile of the player needed at the Spanish capital, Vlahovic’s deal is said to come with a downside, per the Spanish publication.

With Real Madrid hoping to secure Mbappe in the summer of 2024, they would prefer the Serbian to join on loan for the remainder of the season, which could cost the club a fee in excess of ₤15mil.

It remains to be seen if Los Blancos would go all out for the 23-year-old striker, given the transfer window shuts in two days.

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Ancelotti reveals Vinicius' return timeline

Sports Brief also reported on Ancelotti discussing the injury to Vinicius, saying it was not as severe as feared.

He said the winger would not feature against Getafe but he is expected to return after the international break.