Midfielder made available as Bernardo Silva heads other way
Real Madrid have offered Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester City, with direct contacts held between the two clubs in recent hours, according to reports in Spain.
The France international midfielder, 23, has been put forward as a potential arrival at the Etihad by the Spanish giants, per Matteo Moretto of Marca. The offer comes as City look to reshape a midfield that lost Bernardo Silva on a free transfer to Madrid this summer.
Doubts persist over the futures of Mateo Kovacic, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico Gonzalez, meaning the £116m deal for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is unlikely to be the only midfield addition this window.
“It is claimed that an exit for Camavinga from the Bernabeu has the approval of Los Blancos manager Jose Mourinho, who has not been entirely convinced by the 23-year-old's performances in recent seasons.”
Mourinho, newly re-appointed in the Spanish capital, is prioritising defensive reinforcements and adding leadership — Bernardo Silva fits that brief, with Ruben Dias also tipped for interest from Madrid.
From City's side, Hugo Viana and those at the Etihad are considering the signing. Camavinga is highly regarded within the Premier League for his stamina and physical prowess, though injuries have disrupted his Bernabeu career.
Real Madrid's baseline valuation remains unknown but is unlikely to come cheap. Camavinga's ceiling as a hybrid number six or inverted left-back makes him an intriguing option for Enzo Maresca's setup.
City's first-team squad is scheduled to report for pre-season on July 20 ahead of their summer tour in Hong Kong and South Korea. Discussions between Viana and Real Madrid may accelerate depending on City's intentions.