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Mbappe and PSG intensify talks over exit amid Real Madrid interest – report
After a brief hiatus, there finally appears to be solid movement in the transfer of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid. The Paris Saint-Germain star has been on the Merengues‘ radar for a long time now, but it finally appears that the stars have aligned.
Swift progress was expected in the negotiations between PSG and Real Madrid after the youngster publicly announced his desire to not renew his contract with the French club beyond 2024. However, that has been far from the case.
Mbappe maintained that he wished to see out his contract in Paris, but his team were against the proposal with the idea of recouping economic compensation. PSG even considered offering him a new contract with a clause to sell him next summer but nothing came of it.
The latest roadblock in the process appears to be his loyalty bonus from PSG, with sources even calling the gap insurmountable.
Ramón Álvarez de Mon brings some much-needed positive news to the Real Madrid camp. According to the journalist, negotiations between PSG and Mbappe have really intensified in recent days. Both parties are working in unison to ensure that a departure can be arranged this summer.
Once the two parties agree on the terms of the player’s transfer, there will not be much delay from Real Madrid’s side. After all, Florentino Perez has the money ready to sign the star and is willing to meet PSG’s demand of €200 million.
Should the French star make the move to Santiago Bernabeu, he would become the club’s bannerman and central force in attack. With Karim Benzema no longer at the club, the spotlight would be on him to be the main source of goals.
All that remains to be seen is whether the player and his current employers can reach a middle-ground over the loyalty bonus.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
Bashir Atana
July 4, 2023 at 5:29 pm
Vini is the focal point.