Real Madrid Transfer News: Vinicius Junior Loan Deal Reportedly Eyed by 9 Clubs

No less than nine clubs are reportedly hoping to secure a loan deal for Real Madrid starlet Vinicius Junior before the end of the summer transfer window, according to the latest rumours from Spain.

AS' Javier Silles reported Rayo Vallecano, Valladolid, Betis, Real Sociedad, Leganes, Girona, Espanyol, Nantes and Udinese are all eyeing the Brazilian. Vinicius is said to be "reluctant" to agree to any deal.

In the case of Udinese, a January deal would make more sense, as the Serie A transfer window has already closed.

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Per Jugones (h/t Silles), the plan for Vinicius is currently to have him train with the first team and play matches with Castilla, as manager Julen Lopetegui has no real plans for the youngster. The 18-year-old's entourage is said to be upset with this development, especially after he was involved in pre-season.

Vinicius has only just moved to Europe after spending the past season on loan at Flamengo, the club who turned him into a prized prospect. As reported by BBC Sport, Real signed him for nearly £40 million in May of last year, even though the then 16-year-old had less than 20 minutes of experience on the senior level.

He had a phenomenal 2017-18 campaign, leading some to believe he could be an impact player for Real as soon as he arrived:

But while Real need someone to step up in attack―they did lose Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, after all―Vinicius is still just a teenager, and Los Blancos are not known for their patience with youngsters. Martin Odegaard has already been loaned out yet again, and it's not out of the question Vinicius could follow if the club can add more depth to their attack.

According to El Chiringuito (h/t MailOnline's Max Winters), Los Blancos have agreed to personal terms with Iago Aspas, who has been a steady producer for Celta Vigo the last few seasons. His arrival could pave the way for a Vinicius loan, most likely to another La Liga club.

Real Sociedad already took Theo Hernandez off Real's hands, so the Basques might be the favourites for the Brazilian as well at this point.