Manchester United will reportedly compete with Chelsea and Newcastle United to sign 22-year-old French utility man Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid next year.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are interested in Eduardo Camavinga. The three Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit next year and have set their sights on the Real Madrid utility man. Meanwhile, Los Blancos will demand around €80 million to part ways with the French international.
Eduardo Camavinga and his Real Madrid career so far
Eduardo Camavinga has gone from strength to strength since joining Real Madrid from Stade Rennais in August 2021. The 22-year-old has been a utility man for Los Blancos as he can reprise any role in the middle of the park and play as a left-back. The youngster has made 180 appearances thus far for Real Madrid while chipping in with four goals and ten assists.
Meanwhile, Camavinga’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, have been keen on signing the French international for a long time, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature next year.
A man in demand
It is unclear why Chelsea may be keen on signing the Frenchman. Enzo Maresca has a stacked midfield unit, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo being the first-choice options in the double pivot. However, Real Madrid’s interest in the former may have compelled Chelsea to scour the market for a long-term replacement.
Meanwhile, Eduardo Camavinga has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The Red Devils were keen on signing the Real Madrid utility man before he joined Los Blancos. The continued interest makes sense, as Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford and Manuel Ugarte has failed to make his mark since joining Manchester United last year.
As for Newcastle United, the Tyneside outfit mulled over a late move for Camavinga this past summer. The continued interest is understandable, as Joelinton’s long-term future at St. James’ Park is uncertain. So, Newcastle United can do with a versatile midfielder, with the Frenchman emerging as a viable target.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will demand around €80 million to part ways with Camavinga next year. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are ready to break the bank to land the 22-year-old French international.
