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Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Júnior eyes Real Madrid exit

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior could seek an exit in the January transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Júnior eyes Real Madrid exit

Ale Moreno discusses Real Madrid's performance against Barcelona that give Xabi Alonso his first El Clasico win in LaLiga. (1:35)

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior could seek an exit in the January transfer window, while Barcelona are targeting AC Milan's Rafael Leão. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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- Vinícius Júnior is seriously considering leaving Real Madrid, according to Diario AS. The 25-year-old could look to move on as early as January if conditions for him remain the same at the club, following a start to the season in which Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has left him out of the starting lineup three times and substituted him on a regular basis. Sources have told ESPN that Vini Jr.'s relationship with Alonso has deteriorated after he reacted angrily to being taken off during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Clasico, and face-to-face talks are set to be held. He was linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia during the summer.

- A move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is still being considered by Barcelona, according to Diario Sport. The Blaugrana see the 26-year-old Portugal international as a potential long-term option, but his valuation of €80 million could make a deal difficult to pursue. Whether they continue to monitor Leão is expected to hinge on the future of on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has made a strong impression at the club, and could be signed permanently after several impressive performances on the left side of the attack.

- An offer worth between £100m and £120m will be required to land Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson amid interest from clubs in the Premier League, according to Florian Plettenberg. Newcastle United and Manchester United are believed to have registered their interest in the 22-year-old England international, with plans to make an approach for him next summer. Anderson has made nine starts in the Premier League this season, and there is no release clause in his contract at the City Ground.

- Both Bayern Munich and Barcelona are interested in signing Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, says Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old is expected to move next summer amid interest from across Europe, with Bundesliga champions Bayern being the latest team to join the race for him. That could see a battle develop with the Blaugrana, who are looking for a long-term successor for striker Robert Lewandowski. Asllani, a Kosovo international, has scored five goals in eight league games so far this season.

- Napoli have been handed a boost in their hopes of signing on-loan Manchester United forward Rasmus Højlund, reports the Daily Mirror. The Serie A club are reported to have been given the "green light" to bring forward the deal and sign the 22-year-old permanently in January for the £38m fee that was agreed with the Red Devils on a permanent option clause. Højlund has discovered bright form for reigning champions, having scored six goals in as many games across all competitions this season.

Ale Moreno talks about Vinicius Jr attitude in El Clasico when Xabi Alonso subbed him off and at the players' scuffle after full time.

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