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Real Madrid want €17.5 million wonderkid, player fits the club’s recruitment profile
Real Madrid’s business in the summer transfer window was said to be complete after the signing of Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia, and Joselu. However, it now appears that the reports were premature.
According to an update from Mario Cortegana, Los Blancos are seriously interested in the signing of Fenerbahce star Arda Guler.
The youngster is everything Real Madrid are looking for in a new acquisition – young, talented and available at a reasonable price (€17.5 million release clause) considering his quality. The men in white have been scouting his profile for a while now, but their attention is now turning into a serious interest.
Two options lie on Real Madrid’s table concerning the young prodigy’s potential arrival, for a direct spot in the first team looks increasingly difficult to assure. After all, the squad already has seven players competing for three starting spots in midfield.
One of the ideas Real Madrid consider, thus, is to sign the player and loan him back to Fenerbahce for a season. Such an approach would give them ample time to clear the field by next season, especially given that the veterans will be closer to leaving than staying.
The second option is to sign the Turkish star and send him to Castilla. However, the chances of a player of his quality accepting the subsidiary role are minimal.
Guler has no shortage of options on his table, and the race for his signing could well run deep into the transfer window. Barcelona, AC Milan, and Newcastle United are just a few of the order options the youngster can choose from.
Earlier this week, media reported that the 18-year-old was one of the three long-term targets Real Madrid had identified and shortlisted. With this perhaps being their best chance of catching their target young, it remains to be seen how far Los Blancos fight for his acquisition.
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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.
