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Juventus ready to gazump Barcelona and Real Madrid striker move: Man United held talks
JUVENTUS are reportedly ready to make a swoop for Flamengo striker Vinicius Junior.
Vinicius Junior held talks with Manchester United over a potential deal
The 16-year-old has had no shortage of interest, with Real Madrid and Barcelona in the frame for his signature.
Manchester United even held talks with the Brazilian outfit last month.
And now another European giant have set their sights on the youngster dubbed the ‘new Neymar’.
Vinicius Junior has been likened to Neymar
Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte claim Juventus are ready to raid the South American market for Junior.
Juve are on the verge of completing a deal for Boca Juniors’ Uruguayan teenager Rodrigo Betancur.
Five things you need to know about Neymar Jr
Corinthians tried to sign Junior, but Flamengo swiftly rejected their advances.
Potential suitors would have to trigger Junior’s £26million release clause should they wish to sign him.
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