Real Madrid transfer news: Vinicius update, Griezmann deal could allow Real Madrid to sign their €220 million target and more - December 18, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid latest news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories surrounding the Galacticos.

#3 Pochettino wanted the Madrid job

Isn’t this something almost every one of us assumed? Well, Duncan Castles has now opened up about Madrid’s approach for the Argentine after Zinedine Zidane decided to quit the job.

According to Castles, Pochettino too wanted the job; so much that he accepted the offer Real Madrid presented him but Daniel Levy became the stumbling block between the former Espanyol manager and the Santiago Bernabeu.

“Pochettino wanted the job in the summer, he was offered the job, accepted it and Daniel Levy prevented it from happening,” he said.

Castles further added that the Argentine is still on the radar of Madrid and is their number one choice to take over the reins at the Bernabeu next season.

“You have to take from all of that that he’s very much a Real candidate and still the No.1 candidate from Madrid’s perspective to be the next permanent manager of Real Madrid.”

Meanwhile, Pochettino has also been linked with a move to become the next manager of Manchester United after the Red Devils sacked Jose Mourinho.

However, the former Southampton boss not only distanced himself from the job, claiming that he is only focused on Spurs, but also shared his sympathy for the Portuguese.

“I feel so sorry because you know very well I have a very good relationship with him, so it's very sad news what happened today,” Pochettino was quoted as saying.

"There are a lot of rumours about my position as manager at Tottenham. I cannot answer this type of question. The business you know very well, a lot of rumours happen. I'm so focused in trying to deliver my best in this football club."

#2 Marcelo on Mourinho joining Madrid

Marcelo praises Mourinho

Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has opened up about Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese was sacked by the Red Devils earlier today. Mourinho has been linked with the job at the Bernabeu, despite the fact that he left with a sour taste, and Marcelo had something to say about it.

At first, the Brazilian praised the former Real Madrid manager. He stated that the Portuguese is a great manager and that it is sad that he is without a club now. He then added that it is not up to him to decide if he comes back to Madrid before thanking Mourinho for helping him during his time at the Bernabeu.

"I know you're asking me why; he's a coach who has been at Madrid. It's a shame, because he's a great coach and he's without a club,” Marcelo said.

"If he returns to Madrid, I am not the one who decides these things. I thank Mourinho for what he did for me at Madrid."

#1 Vinicius and Griezmann

Good start to his Madrid career

Vinicius Junior has had a good start to his Madrid career thus far. While he might not have set the stage on fire, he has done very decent for someone who has just made the leap from Brazil to Spain.

As a result, there has been interest in him, so much that Brazil legend Ronaldo has openly claimed to want him on a loan deal for his club Real Valladolid. However, according to Marca, the youngster is not going anywhere.

Meanwhile, in what seems like a sensational claim from Don Balon, Antoine Griezmann could move to PSG in a deal that would cost the Parisiens €180 million

As a result, they could have to sell one of Kylian Mbappe or Neymar – both of whom are wanted by Real Madrid and could cost €220 million. This means that Griezmann joining the French giants could result in Madrid getting one of their targets.

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