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Real Madrid eyeing €30m deal for La Liga midfielder, will loan him out
With a few weeks remaining until the season comes to an end, Real Madrid have already started their preparation for the season ahead.
According to COPE (h/t Madrid Xtra), Real Madrid are in the market for another midfielder. Gabri Veiga is the likely option for the Spanish giants.
The Celta Vigo starlet has emerged as one of the rising stars in Spanish football this season, showcasing his creativity and technical prowess in the top flight. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with several top clubs including Real Madrid keen on his services.
As per the report, Real Madrid want to secure the signing of Veiga for a fee of around €30 million. The player is valued at €40 million, which is a tall order for a player that does not have much experience at the highest level of football.
It appears Real Madrid are open to lower Veiga’s valuation by giving Celta Viga the chance to loan him back next season. However, whether or not this strategy could come to fruition remains to be seen.
COPE further point out that Real Madrid have made grounds to sign Bellingham in the coming summer. They are confident of securing the services of the Englishman, having agreed personal terms with the Borussia Dortmund starlet.
Bellingham had offers from several English clubs, but it appear the player is not too keen on joining clubs owned by Sheikhs. As a result, he has opted to join Real Madrid, as he looks to take the next big step in his career following his unprecedented success at Dortmund.
Real Madrid are still yet to reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund, but given the current situation, that shouldn’t be much of a problem for Los Blancos.
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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.
