Santos open to Robinho Junior loan to Europe - sources

Santos are open to loan Brazilian forward Robinho Junior to a European club this season, sources have told ESPN.

The Brazilian teenager has not featured for Santos since July 21 and his club has given Robinho Jr. permission to travel to Italy to handle bureaucratic matters ahead of a potential move.

Serie A club Genoa and LaLiga outfits Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano are among the clubs interested in signing the 18-year-old in this transfer window.

Santos are not ruling out a permanent transfer for Robinho Jr. although the loan option remains the Brazilian club's preferred choice.

Robinho Jr. has scored one goal in 13 appearances for Santos this season and was left out of the squad in Sunday's 1-1 league draw against Mirassol.

A youth product of Santos, Robinho Jr., the son of former Real Madrid and Manchester City forward Robinho, signed in April a contract extension with Santos until March 2031.

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