Gary Lineker reacts to Manchester United Vinicius Junior transfer claim
Gary Lineker has appeared to laugh off reports linking Manchester United with Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior in the summer.
Recent reports have claimed the La Liga giants could sell Vinicius to fund a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. The report in Spanish outlet Sport claims that Erik ten Hag's side are showing an interest in the Brazilian and would be 'willing' to pay a fee of £130million to sign him.
Vinicius has been a key player for Los Blancos since arriving from Flamengo in July 2018. His 68 goals in 241 appearances have helped Madrid to win two La Liga titles, a Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup and two Club World Cups.
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United have been touted as a potential destination for the 23-year-old amid Madrid's interest in Mbappe but Lineker doesn't seem to believe the deal has legs. The Match of the Day host and former England international responded to the report with a pair of laughing emojis in a social media post on Wednesday afternoon.
United are unlikely to spend that amount on the Brazilian. The Reds are also watching their spending amid FFP concerns.
Marcus Rashford is United's first choice on the left wing, which is the Brazilian's position. Other first-team forwards at the club include Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Antony, Facundo Pellistri and Jadon Sancho who is on loan at Borussia Dortmund.
The Manchester Evening News understands United are expecting Pellistri to leave on loan before the end of the January transfer window. The 22-year-old looks set to join Spanish side Granada for what will be his third temporary stint away
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