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Real Madrid ready to spend €200 million on Mbappe; PSG willing to sell to Los Blancos
Kylian Mbappe’s remarks earlier today sparked doubt over his possible move to Real Madrid. The youngster came out on his official social media to slam reports claiming he would leave PSG this summer and stated that he had no such intention.
However, there is more depth to the story than is visible superficially. After all, the French side will not risk losing him on a free transfer next year and are now under pressure to find him a suitor at the earliest.
According to reports from L’Equipe, PSG are willing to sell Mbappe to Real Madrid despite everything that happened in the past. Needless to say, they will only progress the talks if a suitable valuation of the transfer fee comes in.
Los Blancos are reportedly willing to shell out €200 million for the World Cup winner’s signature. They have the required financial muscle and leeway to pull off the gargantuan move.
Florentino Perez hopes that PSG place the forward on the transfer market officially in the coming days so as to begin the negotiations. If the situation does not progress as expected, he hopes for Mbappe himself to push the process from the inside.
The Ligue 1 champions and the Merengues do not share the best history in recent years, especially given the constant flirting between the Spanish club and Mbappe.
Reports earlier today claimed that the French club would sell the youngster to any club not named Real Madrid, but that now appears to be a matter of the past. The coming days will thus be crucial if Perez is to complete his dream signing.
Los Blancos must fight off interest from clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool if they are to come out on top in the current race. Needless to say, they are in pole position with the player’s approval.
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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.
