Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool are reportedly prepared to lodge a €60m bid to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid
- Real Madrid have held internal discussions on whether to cash in on the 23-year-old, who is not considered untouchable under Xabi Alonso
- A sale in 2026 is seen as a possible scenario, with suggestions that €60m would be insufficient for Los Blancos to agree a deal
Real Madrid midfield reshuffle opens door to exits
Real Madrid’s midfield planning under Xabi Alonso continues to evolve, with talk in recent months focusing on the possible recruitment of another defensive midfielder. The departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in 2024 and 2025 respectively have yet to be directly addressed in the transfer market, and while a new arrival has been widely discussed, there is also growing scope for current squad members to depart.
Dani Ceballos is widely expected to move on from the Santiago Bernabeu in either 2026 or 2027, with the latter marking the expiry of his current contract. He is not the only name in the frame for a potential exit, however, as speculation has increasingly surrounded the future of Eduardo Camavinga.
🚨 Liverpool are set to table a £52M bid for Real Madrid's France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The 23-year old has only played around 30% of the minutes in the league under Xabi Alonso this season.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 1, 2025
Camavinga on Liverpool radar amid limited starts
Camavinga has found it difficult to lock down a consistent starting role this season, and CaughtOffside reports that Liverpool are looking to exploit the situation by attempting to lure him to Anfield.
The Premier League side, described as having had a wretched campaign so far, are intent on reinforcing their midfield options, and Camavinga is viewed as a player who would immediately enhance their engine room. According to the same report, Liverpool are prepared to put €60m on the table in an effort to prise him away from Real Madrid, although that figure may fall short of what the Bernabeu hierarchy would accept.
| Reported suitor | Liverpool |
| Club of current player | Real Madrid |
| Player | Eduardo Camavinga |
| Reported fee | €60m |
| Age | 23 |
| Previous club | Rennes |
| Time since joining Real Madrid | Four years |
Internal debate at the Bernabeu over 23-year-old’s value
In recent months, Camavinga has also been linked with Chelsea, but Liverpool now appear to be emerging as the most prominent candidates to sign him should he move on from Spain. The report states that Real Madrid’s hierarchy are not actively trying to offload the 23-year-old, yet discussions have taken place about whether it might be prudent to cash in, particularly as he is not regarded as an untouchable member of Xabi Alonso’s squad.
One scenario under consideration is a sale in 2026, although any such move would likely require a higher fee than the reported €60m. Given the France international’s impact since his arrival from Rennes four years ago and his proven value across multiple roles in midfield, parting with him at that price point could be seen as short-sighted.
At the same time, if Camavinga continues to find himself out of the starting XI on a regular basis, the possibility grows that he might seek a new challenge and actively push for an exit from the Bernabeu. For now, the situation remains in flux, with Liverpool’s interest and Real Madrid’s internal deliberations setting up a potentially significant midfield transfer story.
