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Liverpool are trying to convince Real Madrid to part ways with Eduardo Camavinga in 2026
Liverpool are continuing their pursuit of a long-standing transfer target, despite his club’s ‘not for sale’ stance.
The player in question is Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, who is regarded as a crucial part of the club’s current and future plans. However, that hasn’t put the Premier League champions off pushing to sign the midfielder.
Liverpool have been interested in Camavinga since Jurgen Klopp was in charge. The former Reds boss was keen to sign the France international before his move to Madrid in 2021. He joined Los Blancos from Rennes in a £34.4 million move but he is now valued at more than double that, and his club aren’t willing to let him go easy either.
Liverpool submit £61 million offer for Eduardo Camavinga
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid have ‘received an offer’ from Liverpool for the signature of Camavinga. The Reds have reportedly tabled a bid worth €70 million (£61m) but Madrid’s stance on selling the midfielder is ‘non-negotiable’.
The Spanish powerhouses see Camavinga as a player who embodies ‘stability, continuity and long-term development’. As such, he is not someone the club are interested in selling any time soon, especially as he is still a young player.
Real Madrid are not willing to entertain offers for those who are ‘part of the strategic core’ of the team. Camavinga is a key part of the club’s plans and the reported offer from Liverpool does not change anything.
Selling the 23-year-old would ‘weaken’ Madrid’s operation and ‘send the wrong message to the dressing room’. Camavinga is a player admired by many and has impressed personnel at Madrid both past and present. Former manager Carlo Ancelotti lauded him as ‘spectacular’ back in 2023 after a La Liga performance against Athletic Club.
Camavinga is also an impressive player due to his versatility. While he is a midfielder by trade, he has operated as a right-winger on a couple of occasions this season, including against Barcelona back in October.
Liverpool midfield targets
Liverpool’s main priorities right now include a short-term replacement for Alexander Isak while he is injured, plus a solid new centre-back to eventually fully succeed Virgil van Dijk.
Adam Wharton is also a figure admired by those at Liverpool, and indeed across plenty of other Premier League and European clubs. Along with the Crystal Palace star, Atalanta’s Ederson has attracted Liverpool’s attention.
With his contract due to expire in 2027, the Reds could approach the Serie A side with a cut price offer during the summer.
Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba of Brighton have also been linked with a potential Anfield move. However, like Wharton, the duo are in high demand, with Manchester United also interested in signing all three Premier League stars to bolster their own ranks.
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