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Real Madrid interested in €40 million-rated Ligue 1 forward, face Serie A competition
Contradicting reports continue to emerge on Real Madrid’s potential pursuit of a new attacker this summer.
Most of the rumours have been suggesting that Los Blancos have put their eggs in the Kylian Mbappe basket and will sign him either this summer or next and will not invest in any other forward.
At the same time, though, there are other media outlets that report Real Madrid plan to bring in a forward this summer if Mbappe does not arrive from PSG.
And one such option that Los Blancos are looking at to reinforce the frontline, as per Mundo Deportivo, is Lille’s Jonathan David.
The 23-year-old has been at the French outfit since 2020 and performed ably, scoring 58 goals in 136 matches.
A versatile attacker, David enjoyed a spectacular 2022/23 campaign as he finished with 26 goals and four assists from 40 games across all competitions.
The Canadian international’s performances have put him on the radars of several clubs across Europe. As such, Real Madrid have shown interest in David having lost both Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio, who were important source of goals for the team.
But, the Spanish capital giants will face competition from Serie A champions Napoli, who are viewing David as an option if their ace striker Victor Osimhen departs. Interestingly, the Nigerian has also been linked with Real Madrid.
Along with Napoli, their Italian rivals Juventus are also interested in David and see him as a possible candidate to replace one of Dusan Vlahovic or Federico Chiesa, both of whom are expected to be on the move.
The report claims that David’s value is around €40 million. It would make him a good option for Real Madrid while not compromising them financially when it comes to the pursuit of Mbappe. But with Napoli and Juventus also keen, a transfer will be tricky, if Los Blancos do indeed go after him seriously.
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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.
