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Barcelona transfer target makes huge Neymar confession: Real Madrid and Man United keen
VINICIUS JUNIOR has put Barcelona on red alert.
Vinicius Junior wants to play with Barcelona superstar Neymar
Junior, 16, has been heavily linked with a move away from Brazilian side Flamengo with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United all interested in securing his signature.
It is claimed Barcelona and Real sent scouts to watch Junior during the South American Under-17 championship, which his Brazil side eventually went onto win.
Barcelona and Brazil superstar Neymar is Vinicius Junior's idol
While Flamengo president Kleber Leite revealed last month that United held talks with the club over a potential deal for Junior.
However, Barcelona seems to be his preferred destination with the young striker admitting he idolises Neymar and would love to play with him in the future.
Vinicius Junior has been in impressive form for Flamengo this season
"My idol is Neymar, I admire him very much," Junior told Brazilian outlet Globoesporte.
"I always watch his videos and try to do the same things as him and even a little bit better.
"I like to play video games a lot, and I always like to be Barcelona."