Bayern Munich News: FC Bayern battling Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, PSG for Vinícius Júnior?

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 6: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is seen during the press conference during the training session and press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg against FC Bayern München at Ciudad Real Madrid on April 6, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern among clubs eyeing Vinícius Júnior (ESPN) These rumors prop up from time-to-time, and now there has been another report that Bayern Munich would be in the mix for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior should he decide to leave the club. In addition to the Bavarians, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain are also rumored to be interested in the Brazilian: Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have been contacted by intermediaries regarding a possible move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.

this summer, according to TEAMtalk. Some of Europe’s top clubs have been sounded out about a deal as the winger enters the final year of his contract, while the Saudi Pro League is also ready to move if any opportunity arises. Contract talks with the 25-year Brazil international have stalled for the past few months and sources recently told ESPN that negotiations may not resume until after the 2026 World Cup, though the player has reiterated that he wants to stay.

It is hard to fathom that Bayern Munich would spend the kind of money needed to procure and sign Vinícius Júnior, but it was convenient timing for this rumor to come up again, eh? Trippier out at Newcastle (Sky Sports) At one point, Kieran Trippier was linked to Bayern Munich, but the move never materialized. Now, he will be leaving Newcastle United and heading into free agency: Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle at the end of the season when his contract expires.

The 35-year-old has made 157 appearances for the club over five seasons since joining from Atletico Madrid. Trippier has been a key part of Newcastle’s two Champions League campaigns and helped them win the Carabao Cup last year. He said: “The time has come to leave this amazing club after four-and-a-half years.