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Real Madrid slap €60m price tag on young midfielder as Premier League clubs circle – report
A recent update from Real Madrid Confidencial has revealed that several Premier League sides are exploring the possibility of signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The outlet furthers that the Spanish giants are reportedly open to hearing offers and have placed an estimated value of around €60 million on the Frenchman, a price that many English clubs view as a realistic investment for such a talented and versatile player.
Notably, Manchester City are said to be leading the chase. Pep Guardiola is a known admirer of Camavinga and believes his physical strength, pressing ability, and calmness on the ball would suit the Premier League perfectly.
Man City’s interest
The Premier League club is reportedly prepared to pay the asking price, seeing him as a long-term piece in their midfield rebuild.
The relationship between Real Madrid and Manchester City remains healthy despite their on-field battles, which could make negotiations straightforward if both sides decide to open talks.
However, a move in the middle of the season seems unlikely, as Camavinga remains a valuable part of Xabi Alonso’s plans and is not actively seeking an exit.
Real Madrid’s stand and future possibilities
Within the Madrid camp, there is still great belief in Camavinga’s future.
The club view him as one of their most promising young players but are also aware that offers around €60 million could be tempting from a financial standpoint.
Having joined Los Blancos from Rennes for €31 million, the Frenchman’s potential sale would bring a notable profit if he fails to secure a consistent starting place.
Meanwhile, alongside Manchester City, both Manchester United and Liverpool are also monitoring his situation closely.
No rush to make a decision
Even so, Real Madrid are not in a rush to sell. The coming months will be key for Camavinga.
If he continues to grow under Alonso and becomes a regular starter, his market value could easily rise well above €60 million.
For now, the club’s message is clear that they are willing to listen, but not desperate to sell.
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Here’s why Jose Mourinho did not start Guler and Bernardo Silva against Roma – report
Real Madrid’s comeback against Roma midweek was one of their most memorable ones in recent years as they overturned a 3-1 deficit to win the game in a matter of just ten minutes.
While the performance in itself was poor, the game served to bring the team together and deliver a statement that Real Madrid still have that attacking zest in them. Where they fell short, however, was in controlling the game.
The men in white suffered throughout the night until Mourinho made big midfield changes. Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva’s entry changed the game, and it got fans questioning why the duo was not in the starting XI from the get-go.
Mourinho’s physical plan
As confirmed by Rodra in a recent report, Jose Mourinho had a specific idea in mind against Roma, which made him choose a midfield sans Guler and Silva.
The Portuguese manager wanted to start the most physical XI possible, and that led him to prefer the likes of Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield.
His idea was clear – to counter the intensity of Gasperini’s team, sacrificing ball possession and relying on substitutions in the second half when Roma would slow down their pace.
The idea eventually worked out, but at the cost of almost conceding all three points in the UEFA Champions League.
A change in approach needed
While Mourinho’s plan of tiring out Roma and capitalizing on the second half was not a poor one, Real Madrid already found themselves 3-1 down at the time the comeback began.
It worked out on this occasion, but it is clear that it is not a sustainable plan. For a team of Real Madrid’s caliber, the game has to be more dominant and straightforward.
Where Real Madrid have been lacking all season is in retaining the ball and creating meaningful attacking openings, and it is clear that Guler and Silva bring that to the table.
With El Clasico coming up, it will be interesting to see whether or not the manager moves past his idea of pairing Tchouameni and Valverde for the big games, especially after how the midweek game turned out.
