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Arsenal line up ambitious move for 23-year-old Real Madrid star – report
According to fresh reports from Fichajes, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Eduardo Camavinga as a priority target, with the French midfielder seen as a player who could elevate the entire structure of Arsenal’s midfield.
Arteta’s current options already include Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard, a trio that offers balance, control and creativity.
But the idea of bringing in Camavinga explains that the Spanish manager is keen on adding depth to his roster.
As such, Camavinga is not a conventional midfielder. His ability to carry the ball, recover possession, and operate across multiple roles makes him a rare asset.
Whether deployed deeper as a controlling presence or slightly advanced to drive transitions, he brings a level of dynamism that few players can replicate.
From Arsenal’s perspective, that versatility is the missing link.
What about Real Madrid?
The report suggests that Real Madrid would only consider entering negotiations if an offer surpasses the €50 million mark because Madrid themselves are in a period of transition.
There is growing talk that Los Blancos are actively searching for a midfield orchestrator, a player capable of dictating tempo and bringing structure in possession.
If such a signing materialises, it could indirectly impact Camavinga’s role and open the door, however slightly, for a departure.
For the player, the situation presents an interesting dilemma.
At Real Madrid, competition is relentless and minutes are never guaranteed, especially with the club constantly reinforcing its squad.
In contrast, a move to Arsenal could offer a more central role in a project that is clearly on the rise.
Under Arteta, Arsenal have evolved into one of the most structured and aggressive sides in Europe, but they are still searching for that final edge to dethrone Manchester City.
A player like Camavinga fits that ambition, although this is far from a straightforward deal.
Bernardo Silva was one of Real Madrid’s headline signings last summer. The Portuguese midfielder arrived on a free transfer from Manchester City and appeared destined to become the creative successor to Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the middle of the park.
Indeed, with the club having not signed a new central midfielder, many within Real Madrid saw the veteran star as a solution to the issue.
Manager Jose Mourinho made him a starter from the very beginning in pre-season, but not in his usual role on the right. Instead, he deployed his compatriot as a deep-lying playmaker in the midfield double pivot.
A change in circumstances
Silva failed to have the expected influence when operating in a deeper role in midfield in the chances he got.
Combined with the emergence of Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni’s return to fitness, the Portuguese international has now lost his place in the starting line-up and dropped to the bench.
Bernardo’s situation became particularly striking against Villarreal this past Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu, when he did not play a single minute.
Limited opportunities under Mourinho
Bernardo has played six matches for Real Madrid, starting three and coming on as a substitute in another three.
He did not feature against Villarreal or Elche, while his only appearance in the last three matches was a little over 10 minutes against Atletico Madrid. He was not used regularly by the Portugal national team during the international break either.
Across Real Madrid’s eight La Liga fixtures, Silva has accumulated just 282 minutes of playing time.
The Champions League now presents another opportunity for the former Manchester City captain, who has yet to make his European debut for Real Madrid this season.
He missed the match against Inter Milan because he was still serving a suspension carried over from his time at the Etihad Stadium last season.
It remains to be seen whether Mourinho will give him an opportunity against AS Roma in the coming week.
For now, the midfielder’s reduced playing time suggests that the Portuguese coach has lost some of his faith in a player who arrived with high expectations after leaving Manchester City.
