Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are keen to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as manager in a move which could help lure Vinicius Jr away from Real Madrid.
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Ancelotti future at Real Madrid uncertainAl-Hilal want Italian as club's new coachBelieve he can help bring Vini Jr to Saudi Pro LeagueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ancelotti's future is in the spotlight currently amid talk of a Real Madrid exit. The Italian coach had appeared ready to take the Brazil job but the move is reportedly set to break down. Al-Hilal could now move for Ancelotti as the Saudi club want to replace manager Jorge Jesus, according to . The club also think appointing Ancelotti could prove key in tempting Vinicius to move to the Middle East.
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Vinicius Jr has regularly been linked with a blockbuster Saudi move as he is yet to sign a contract extension with Los Blancos. According to Sports Zone, Al-Hilal are ready to splash out a total of €800 million (£680m/$909m) to sign the Brazilian superstar this summer. Vinicius Jr is said to be Al-Hilal's "priority" in the next transfer window as they aim to bring in another big name after losing Neymar in the winter.
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Ancelotti may no longer be heading to Brazil but he could still be heading for the exit at Madrid. Bayern Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has been lined up to succeed the Italian after the Club World Cup in June.
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Real Madrid are still in the title race in Spain but sit four points behind Barcelona with five games to play, meaning a trophyless season is on the cards. A summer shake-up may well then follow at the Santiago Bernabeu, although fans will have to wait and see what happens with both Ancelotti and Vinicius.