Real Madrid’s top priority for the upcoming transfer window is to reinforce their midfield. Since the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, the club has lacked a central pivot capable of controlling the tempo of matches.

In response, president Florentino Pérez instructed the sporting management to identify a player with that profile—and the search quickly pointed to one name: Vitinha.

The 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder would represent a significant upgrade for Real Madrid, bringing vision, technical quality, and presence that the current squad lacks.

However, the potential transfer is far from straightforward.

Vitinha’s arrival appears contingent on Vinícius Júnior’s contract situation.

Florentino Pérez Pushes for Vitinha to Reinforce Los Blancos’ Midfield

If the Brazilian winger does not renew, Real Madrid could be forced to sell him in the next summer window.

The extraordinary revenue from such a transfer—estimated at no less than €100 million—would enable Pérez to make a full push for Vitinha.

According to Cadena SER, negotiations will be complex. Vitinha is a key figure at PSG under Luis Enrique and is contracted until 2029.

The Parisian club has no intention of selling him unless his €90 million release clause is met.

In short, Real Madrid’s interest in Vitinha is serious, but it hinges entirely on what happens with Vini. Should the Brazilian stay, the club will not proceed with talks for the Portuguese midfielder.

The underlying problem lies in the current midfield. Although Pérez invested heavily—spending over €100 million on Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni—neither Frenchman has consistently delivered the solutions expected.

Fans are calling for changes, and even Xabi Alonso reportedly requested the signing of Martín Zubimendi, an option that was ultimately rejected.

This has left the squad without a reliable central engine, underscoring why Vitinha has emerged as a key target.