According to unconfirmed reports, Real Madrid is willing to accept offers between £42 million and £51 million for French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Manchester United’s leadership group, INEOS, is actively pursuing the 23-year-old to reinforce their squad.
But the player has his own plans. Camavinga publicly expressed his desire to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu. United has not yet submitted a formal offer.
The sudden market availability stems directly from José Mourinho’s side. Real Madrid intends to clear squad space and generate funds to launch a bid for Manchester City’s Rodri next year. That single ambition is driving their current transfer strategy.
Manager Michael Carrick requires specific midfield profiles to execute his preferred 4-3-3 tactical setup. The current transfer shortlist includes several distinct targets across European leagues.
Eduardo Camavinga and Sander Berge
INEOS views Camavinga and Sander Berge as the preferred midfield additions for the current window. Both players hover around a similar price point. Camavinga currently holds a £1 billion release clause. That makes Madrid’s discounted asking price a direct response to their pursuit of Rodri.
Aurélien Tchouaméni
United is tracking another Real Madrid asset. Aurélien Tchouaméni holds a valuation of €70 million. The Spanish club remains reluctant to sell him. This resistance is forcing United to evaluate other options on the continent.
Felix Nmecha and Mamadou Sangaré
A recent evaluation of alternative targets for Michael Carrick lists Felix Nmecha at €50 million. Mamadou Sangaré is also on the radar. His estimated price tag sits at €40 million.
Alex Scott
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott rounds out the shortlist. The Premier League side maintains the player is not for sale.
Chelsea’s £64M Rejection Anchors the Midfielder Transfer Market
The market for young central midfielders is incredibly tense right now. Chelsea recently submitted a massive £64 million bid for United target Alex Scott. Bournemouth rejected the offer entirely.
Manchester City inadvertently anchors this entire transfer saga. Real Madrid’s specific pursuit of City’s Rodri is the direct reason Camavinga may become available to Premier League rivals. If Madrid ultimately secures Rodri, it triggers a massive domino effect for United’s recruitment plans.