Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly held fresh talks with intermediaries over a potential £50 million deal for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the 23-year-old is considering an exit from the Bernabéu after being omitted from Didier Deschamps' France squad for the 2026 World Cup. While Camavinga is under contract until June 2029, Real Madrid are understood to be open to offers in the region of €60 million as they look to facilitate a squad rebuild under a tightening financial framework.
Conflicting reports on Camavinga's Madrid departure
The impetus for a move appears to be Camavinga’s diminishing role in the Spanish capital. The midfielder has started just 16 La Liga games this season, and his exclusion from the national team has been cited by Football365 as a "final straw" regarding his peripheral status. However, the situation remains fluid; speaking on his latest briefing, Fabrizio Romano maintained that the player does not want to leave and remains committed to regaining his place. This contradicts TEAMtalk’s assertion that the player believes a fresh challenge is necessary to revive his career arc. Madrid’s reported willingness to accept £50 million marks a sharp decline from the €100 million valuations seen in previous windows, likely influenced by the club's reported negative working capital of €406 million and the need to balance the books for summer arrivals.
Tactical fit at Old Trafford and Anfield
For Manchester United, the pursuit aligns with a significant midfield restructuring under Michael Carrick. Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Peter O’Rourke confirmed that the recruitment team views midfield as a priority, specifically to replace the veteran Casemiro, who is expected to depart at the end of the current campaign. Camavinga’s profile offers a younger, more mobile alternative to the 34-year-old Brazilian. Liverpool’s interest, meanwhile, stems from Arne Slot’s desire to modernise a midfield engine room that has relied on aging profiles. At £50 million, the fee would sit significantly below the £105 million Arsenal paid for Declan Rice or the £115 million Chelsea committed for Moises Caicedo, making it a high-value market opportunity for a player who reached 100 Madrid appearances before the age of 21.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, any definitive movement is expected to accelerate once the summer transfer window officially opens and Madrid formalise their list of outgoings.