PSG informally approach Real Madrid star over potential summer move | OneFootball

Real Madrid have been fully focused on signings so far since the arrival of Jose Mourinho, wrapping up four deals in quick succession.

However, adding a lot of new players to the squad can only mean that sacrifices are needed elsewhere, and one or two high-profile names could leave Madrid this summer.

One player who has now been approached by another European club over a potential transfer this summer is Eduardo Camavinga.

According to Jose Felix Diaz in AS, PSG have sounded out Camavinga informally, but the player is not interested in an exit.

That is the most important part of the update from a Madrid perspective, because it keeps the focus on the player’s commitment rather than the noise around him.

PSG are interested in Camavinga. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Camavinga’s name will always attract attention. He is young, experienced, physically powerful and already has the kind of big-game background that top clubs want.

Madrid should shut this down early

For Real Madrid, there is no sporting reason to encourage this story. Camavinga is exactly the kind of midfielder the club should be building around: versatile, aggressive, press-resistant and still with room to grow.

Even when he is not an automatic starter every week, his value to the squad is obvious. He can play as a midfielder, cover at left-back when needed, break pressure with carries and give the team energy in difficult phases of matches.

That versatility is sometimes unfairly used against him. Because Camavinga can do several jobs, he is occasionally moved around instead of being allowed to settle.

That should not hide his importance, though. Players with his profile are rare, and Madrid would struggle to replace him without spending enormous money.

Camavinga’s answer matters most

Camavinga has no desire to leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

When Camavinga himself says no to PSG in favour of staying at Real Madrid, there is not much for the club to worry about here.

Camavinga is French and missed out on a World Cup berth under Didier Deschamps. Despite that, if he is willing to overlook the biggest club in his home country, that tells you how happy he is in the Spanish capital.

Without the player’s desire, there is no serious operation. Madrid should still be careful. If major clubs keep circling, the club must make sure Camavinga feels valued and central to the project.

PSG may have tested the waters, but Camavinga does not appear tempted. However, they are unlikely to stop with one approach and could look to change his mind.

Real Madrid’s midfield future needs players with legs, personality and ambition. Camavinga has all three. Unless the player changes his mind, this should be the end of this conversation for PSG.