Pochettino wants Vinicius to lead 'his' Manchester United

Vinicius, Brazilian forward of Real Madrid, is among the targets that Manchester United is pursuing ahead of the January transfer market. Mauricio Pochettino, whose appointment as the new manager of Old Trafford was made official this Friday, wants to build a competitive project and sees in the Madrid player a key piece to lead his attack.

Vinicius, a target for Manchester United in Pochettino's project

Pochettino's arrival opens a new chapter at United. The club has decided to part ways with Michael Carrick after accumulating eight points in ten matches and falling into the relegation zone of the Premier League. The Argentine coach is the chosen one to take over, and his hiring is expected to be linked to a transfer plan for January.

In this context, Vinicius is among the names that Manchester United is monitoring. Information published by journalist Miguel Serrano places the Brazilian on the English agenda alongside interest from Arsenal. The possibility that Real Madrid may consider a sale during the winter has reactivated the attention of both clubs.

Pochettino's idea would be to have a player capable of assuming a central role in his offensive strategy. Vinicius has experience in big matches and has accumulated 128 goals in 375 games with Real Madrid, according to the report released by the club when announcing his renewal.

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Real Madrid considers Vinicius's future

The Brazilian's sporting situation has changed over the past few months. According to AS, José Mourinho is working to recover his best form, but the player has lost his status as an undisputed starter. Vinicius has only contributed one goal and three assists in twelve matches this season.

This context fuels speculation about a possible departure. Real Madrid does not consider the forward untouchable and could explore a deal if his performance does not improve in the coming months. The emergence of Yan Diomande is also seen as a factor in the analysis of Madrid's offensive planning.

However, there is a contractual element that conditions any scenario: Vinicius renewed last August 6 until June 30, 2032. The agreement gives the white club leeway to manage his future and makes any potential transfer a situation that would require high-level negotiation.

January, the first test for the new Manchester United

The winter market will be the first test of Pochettino's planning. According to information published by Sky Sports and statements gathered by Football Transfers, the United intends to acquire players in January and the coach will be involved in transfer decisions.

The immediate priority will be to define the needs of a squad that occupies relegation places, but Vinicius represents an impactful option for the attack. If Real Madrid keeps the door open for his exit and Manchester United decides to turn that monitoring into an offensive move, the Brazilian could become one of the central names of the winter market. The next step will be to see how much weight Pochettino gives to his signing when he finalizes the January priorities with the sports management.