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Real Madrid closely following 19-year-old La Liga defensive prospect – report
Leny Yoro’s decision to snub Real Madrid for Manchester United was a significant moment in the recent summer transfer window.
After it seemed like the French teenage prodigy would secure a move to Spain, he signed for the English side, leaving Los Blancos with few options in defence.
Nacho Fernandez’s departure and David Alaba’s long-term injury, moreover, left the club with just two trusted first-team options in the position. With the Austrian’s recovery now delayed, the manager stares at a serious problem.
Target identified
Given the current and long-term void in the department, Real Madrid are seriously scouting the market for young and dynamic options who can serve as a mainstay for the long term.
Yarek Gasiorowski has emerged as one of their targets on that front, and AS now further that the club is seriously maintaining tabs on his situation.
Just 19 years of age now, the youngster plies his trade for Valencia in La Liga and ticks all the boxes real Madrid demands – he is young, powerful, has a high ceiling and great potential.
The Spanish outlet furthers that Los Blancos particularly favour his profile as he is a left-footed centre-back which is quite hard to come by in the market.
While the youngster is indeed a great option, Real Madrid will not have it easy to secure his signing especially given that they have been reluctant to spend big in recent transfer windows for the centre-back position.
Gasiorowski’s release clause currently stands at €45 million and may well increase if he continues to play at the highest level regularly. That fee may raise eyebrows in the offices at the Valdebebas.
Real Madrid are also monitoring other players like Vitor Reis of Palmeiras and Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig while former Manchester City man Aymeric Laporte is also on the agenda.
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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.
