Recent speculation in the Spanish media about Real Madrid’s interest in Portuguese midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves has sparked debate, but the reality appears to be different than what has been reported.
After their historic triumph in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for the new season, while club leaders are focusing on the summer transfer window.
According to reports from France, the European champions are not planning a revolution in the squad, but only some careful interventions to strengthen Luis Enrique’s group.
PSG aims to bring in a new goalkeeper, a versatile defender, an alternative to Nuno Mendes and reinforcements in the offensive department.
Meanwhile, some players with more limited roles such as Bradley Barcola, Gonçalo Ramos, Kang-in Lee and Ibrahim Mbaye could leave if suitable offers arrive.
In recent days it has been reported that Real Madrid are closely monitoring Vitinho and Joao Neves.
Vitinha has long been considered one of the most highly regarded midfielders in Europe, while Joao Neves has even been mentioned as one of the Madrid club’s potential future targets.
However, according to Spanish newspaper AS , Real Madrid’s interest is not as concrete as it has been made out to be.
Sources close to the club say that the names of the two Portuguese players represent more the wishes of the fans than the club’s real transfer window objectives at this moment.
Also, PSG has no intention of selling two of the most important players in its sporting project.
The situation in Madrid remains conditioned by the electoral processes within the club, which are slowing down decision-making for major operations in the transfer window.
At the moment, everything indicates that Vitinha and Joao Neves will continue to be part of PSG next season, while a transfer to the ‘Santiago Bernabeu’ this summer is considered very unlikely.
