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Real Madrid youngster does not wish to continue playing in makeshift position – report
Last night’s 4-0 hammering at the hands of Manchester City has left Real Madrid in a state of reflection. It was a listless display at the Etihad Stadium from the current European champions, with no player except Thibaut Courtois, showing up.
Naturally, there are likely to be some changes heading into the summer from the club’s end, while some players might also look to switch things up with regard to their current situation at the Santiago Bernabeu.
One such player who is looking to change his situation at Real Madrid is Eduardo Camavinga. According to a report from L’Equipe (h/t Madrid Xtra), the 20-year-old rising star does not wish to continue playing as a makeshift left-back any longer and wants to return to his natural position in midfield.
Owing to the unrelenting injury problems that Ferland Mendy and David Alaba have had to deal with this season, Ancelotti has been forced to utilise Camavinga as a left-back regularly.
The former Rennes wonderkid has put in some admirable displays in the position as well, like he did in the last week against Manchester City. However, he endured a torrid outing yesterday against the same opposition at the Etihad Stadium.
Ancelotti stuck with Camavinga at left-back even though Ferland Mendy had returned from injury and available for selection. The youngster struggled to deal with the Cityzens and looked much better after being moved into midfield later on in the game.
It has been reported that he was not 100% fit for last night’s match which might have also been a factor in his disappointing display.
But, moving forward, Camavinga does not want to continue playing at left-back and wishes to return to his natural habitat in the centre of the park, where has impressed as a No. 6 or as an interior midfielder.
Real Madrid will be signing Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano to bolster their options at left-back in the summer. But with Ferland Mendy’s future uncertain, it will not come as a surprise if they decided to bring in another player in the position.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
