Liverpool ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd in Eduardo Camavinga race after Real Madrid twist | OneFootball

Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with the Spanish giants now open to offers following a reported dip in confidence at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In a shock update from L’Equipe (subscription required), Real Madrid have removed the 23-year-old from their “non-transferable” list for the first time since his arrival from Rennes in 2021.

The Premier League champions are said to be on “red alert”, viewing this as a rare opportunity to land a player they have tracked since his teenage years in France.

Bidding war looms with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United

While Liverpool are said to be the frontrunners, they face significant domestic competition.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring the situation closely.

Chelsea are also interested, with The Daily Briefing previously reporting that the Blues along with Liverpool have made fresh contacts with Camavinga’s entourage.

The report from France suggests that Real Madrid are bracing for a bidding war but have already established a clear financial threshold.

Los Blancos will reportedly not consider any bids below £50 million (€58m).

For a player under contract until 2029, this figure is seen as a relative bargain by English clubs, especially given Camavinga’s pedigree as a two-time Champions League winner.

Liverpool’s long-term pursuit of Camavinga

Liverpool’s interest in the France international is far from a recent development. The club’s recruitment team has kept extensive files on Camavinga for years, even attempting to hijack his move to Madrid back in 2021.

The urgency has intensified following a series of defensive lapses at Real Madrid, most notably in a recent defeat to Mallorca where former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa publicly criticised the midfielder’s concentration.

With Liverpool’s midfield being one of their weakest points this season, the Reds could do with a player of Camavinga’s profile to strengthen the midfield.