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Man United plotting €120m summer raid on Real Madrid duo – report
Manchester United are preparing a major move in the transfer market, with Defensa Central suggesting the club is willing to spend up to €120 million to sign both Nico Paz and Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid.
The proposal, if formalised, would immediately place Madrid in a strong financial position heading into the summer window.
The Spanish giants are no strangers to balancing their squad through sales, especially when aiming to fund high-profile arrivals.
One name already being linked to such a scenario is Enzo Fernandez.
A deal of this magnitude could provide the financial flexibility required to pursue a signing of that level, making United’s interest particularly relevant.
However, not all players are viewed the same way internally at Madrid.
What’s the situation?
Nico is considered part of the club’s long-term project. Real Madrid still retain 50% of his rights and are planning for his return to the first team after his development spell at Como.
Because of that, Madrid’s intention is not to sell him this summer. Instead, they want to integrate him into the squad and allow him to prove himself at the highest level.
The situation surrounding Camavinga is more complex.
While he remains highly valued, his recent performances have not consistently met expectations.
There is also a sense within the club that certain aspects of his form and overall contribution have dipped, raising internal questions.
As a result, he is no longer considered completely untouchable.
If a strong offer arrives, Real Madrid would be open to evaluating it, especially if it aligns with their broader transfer strategy.
That said, Camavinga is understood to be happy in Madrid and is not actively seeking a move.
At the same time, he is frustrated by his limited playing time, particularly with rising competition within the squad, meaning a move is certainly not out of cards.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
