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Real Madrid alert to Bayern Munich mainstay’s situation; Barcelona also interested
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been widely linked in recent times given the situation of Alphonso Davies.
The Canadian full-back was one of Los Blancos’ primary targets for the recently concluded summer transfer window but eventually stayed at the Bavarian institution after they refused to reduce their asking price.
While he will be a free agent and a top target for Los Blancos in all probability next summer, he is not the only Bayern Munich star Florentino Perez has his eyes on.
The midfield card
As revealed in a recent report by Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are attentive to the situation of Joshua Kimmich.
The 29-year-old’s contract with the Bavarians ends next summer and his immediate future is still unclear.
Bayern Munich are pushing to renew the veteran’s contract and will fight until the very end as they are with Davies. The player, however, is undecided and keeps his option and is willing to attempt to adapt to a new league.
Barcelona, as it stands, are well placed to land Kimmich given the presence of Hansi Flick at the helm. Should an economic battle emerge, however, Real Madrid will have the edge.
Should Kimmich arrive, he will serve as a direct competitor to Aurelien Tchouameni in the defensive midfield but can also serve as a handy option at right-back.
Needless to say, it would be a win-win situation for Real Madrid who can kill two birds with one stone.
Last season, Kimmich made 28 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich, scoring one goal and providing six assists in the process. Further, he created 11 big chances and averaged 2.6 key passes per game.
This season, he has made two appearances for the club playing in midfield and appears to be a firm part of Vincent Kompany’s plans.
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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.
