Real Madrid winger not interested in PSG trade for Neymar

Vinicius Junior does not want to leave Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain amid reports the Ligue 1 champions asked for him in return for Neymar, claims ESPN.

Madrid and Barcelona and battling for Neymar’s signature but neither club can afford straight cash deal for the PSG wantaway.

Thomas Tuchel’s side accept they will have to accept players in addition to money in order to offload Neymar this month.

Barcelona are reportedly offering Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic, while reports emerged suggesting PSG had requested Vinicius from Madrid.

Madrid president Florentino Perez is understood to have ruled out Vinicius’ involvement in a deal due to his immense potential.

It has now emerged the Brazil international is not interested in leaving Madrid this summer even if playing time will come at a premium under Zinedine Zidane.

The 19-year-old only made nine league starts in his first season at Madrid last term after an ankle injury kept him sidelined for two months.

Of players aged 21 and under that made at least 15 league appearances in LaLiga last term, Vinicius completed the most dribbles per 90 (4.3).