Big changes at Real Madrid? If Vinicius leaves, Haaland joins – Mbappe moves to the wing

Spain’s reigning champion Real Madrid has been underwhelming this season both domestically and on the international stage. The Champions League clash against Arsenal exposed the team’s vulnerabilities even further.

The club’s management is ready for a major overhaul — particularly in the attacking lineup.

If Vinicius leaves — Haaland arrives
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, senior officials from Saudi Arabia have shown serious interest in Real’s Brazilian star Vinicius Junior. Negotiations with his representatives are reportedly in an advanced stage.

Real Madrid is prepared for this potential departure and is planning to replace Vinicius with Manchester City’s striker Erling Haaland. If the transfer goes through:

• Haaland will take over the central striker role;
  
• Mbappe will move to his preferred position — the left wing, previously occupied by Vinicius.
  

Who will replace Haaland?
At City, the question of replacing Haaland is already being considered. One of the winter signings — Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush — has impressed Pep Guardiola.

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s defender Abduqodir Husonov has recently dropped out of the starting eleven.

Notably, Haaland was one of the players who warmly welcomed Husonov after his move from Lens to Manchester City.

Man City seriously targeting Reijnders
The Citizens also plan to be active in the summer window. Their eyes are on Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan. The reasoning:

• Ilkay Gundogan is aging;
  
• Reijnders is seen as a long-term midfield replacement.
  

Milan values Reijnders at €65 million, and City is reportedly willing to pay. The player himself views the move as a career step forward.

Kyle Walker — part of the past?
Former City captain Kyle Walker was loaned to Milan during the winter window. Sources report:

• He does not plan to return to Manchester;
  
• His contract expires on June 30;
  
• City is already searching for a replacement.
  

Fabrizio Romano confirms the club is not planning to retain Walker, who will become a free agent.

Summer in Europe arrives with big transfers
The summer transfer window is always dramatic and full of surprises. The future of stars like Vinicius, Haaland, Reijnders, and Walker will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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