Sources: Arsenal “offered” chance to sign Liverpool target as clear preference revealed
Arsenal have been given an exciting opportunity in the transfer market as the race hots up for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
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As first reported for the Daily Briefing, a well-connected source has been in touch with me again to provide an update on something we discussed a few days ago, and it could have major repercussions for the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as potentially Chelsea and Manchester United.
For now, the Reds have the most advanced interest in Camavinga, having had two rounds of talks with his entourage, though I should stress that that does not mean we’ll necessarily see this develop into any direct negotiations with Real Madrid.
However, clubs are aware that Camavinga is available this summer for around €50m, and I’m told that Arsenal have now been contacted to be offered the France international’s services.
Eduardo Camavinga transfer could be an option for Arsenal, but will they take it?
With Camavinga’s future in doubt, it makes sense that his representatives are sounding out clubs to see if there’s any interest. This kind of thing happens all the time.
Crucially, however, my source, who has asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, insists it’s clear-cut that Camavinga will only move to a club playing in the Champions League.
This gives Arsenal a clear edge – for now – over Liverpool and Chelsea, who are struggling and not looking guaranteed to qualify for Europe’s top club competition next season.
This could yet lead to Manchester United also entering the conversation, but that’s not straightforward either.
“Arsenal are keen to move away from a model they used in the past where they’d sign players because of availability or relationships with key agents or intermediaries,” my source explained.
“They’ve been offered Camavinga but they’ll only go for it if they’re convinced it’s right for them. For now, they have other preferred targets.”
It’s also well-established that this is the case for Manchester United, with both clubs considering Sandro Tonali and generally favouring moving for players already proven in the Premier League.
Arsenal and Real Madrid have a good relationship
Relationships between clubs do matter, though, and we’ve seen before that Arsenal and Real Madrid are prepared to do business together. This led to loan moves for Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard, the latter of which of course became permanent.
We’re not at that stage yet, but I wouldn’t rule out Arsenal exploring the option of signing Camavinga on loan at some point in the window.
This will depend, however, on whether or not they can land a preferred target before that, and of course if Camavinga himself is still available or been snapped up by someone else.
An interesting situation, which looks very much open and a major opportunity for top clubs if they want to take it. I’ll keep you posted as and when I hear more.
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