Manchester United have received a glorious opportunity to complete a sensational transfer this summer.
According to The Athletic, Real Madrid are open to offers for midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, whom the new head coach Jose Mourinho does not see as untouchable.
Camavinga wants to stay at Madrid but the La Liga club need to sell players to free up squad places and generate additional funds for new signings.
Man United are poised to strengthen their midfield department this summer.
They have already secured an agreement worth £39 million with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.
Mateus Fernandes continues to be heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.
West Ham United remain stubborn in negotiations and are demanding around £80m before considering a sale.
INEOS have no interest in meeting that valuation.
We believe United must halt their pursuit of Fernandes and instead make a bold move for Camavinga.
The Real Madrid star has long been regarded as one of the most gifted midfielders of his generation.
The 23-year-old is a defensive midfielder by trade but has played in several positions during his five-year stay at Madrid.
During that period, he helped Real Madrid win La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup on two occasions each.
That winning mentality is exactly the type of quality United need more of in their squad.
Camavinga could be a dream partner for Kobbie Mainoo and a perfect replacement for Casemiro.
The Frenchman is known for his agility and his ability to cover ground with relentless energy.
The statistics below show that he outperforms Fernandes in every major defensive and attacking metric.
Madrid spent £34m to sign Camavinga from Rennes in 2021.
If United can tempt Madrid into negotiations with an offer in the region of £60m, it would arguably represent one of the smartest pieces of business available in the current market.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com