Chelsea frontrunners for Vinicius Junior

Chelsea have reportedly taken the lead in the race to sign Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior.

While the 19-year-old winger has a long-term contract at the Bernabeu, increased speculation persists regarding his future due to only being used on a rotational basis by Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.

According to El Desmarque, the Premier League giants Chelsea are among the top clubs who wish to secure a deal for the Brazilian either permanent or temporary.

The report adds that Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also credited with an interest in the teenager.

Junior has made six starts and eight substitute appearances in all competitions this season