Liverpool have opened talks over a £70 million deal for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as they draw up an aggressive summer rebuild, according to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The approach comes at a crossroads moment for the club. A record-breaking transfer window last summer has not translated into a convincing campaign. Liverpool are still scrapping for Champions League qualification and cling to the Champions League itself as their last shot at silverware, with holders Paris Saint-Germain waiting in the quarter-finals.
Uncertainty around Arne Slot’s long-term future has not slowed the planning. Behind the scenes, Liverpool are working through targets, and Camavinga has moved from fantasy signing to serious option.
Madrid open the door
At Real Madrid, the picture has shifted. Camavinga, once hailed as one of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders and labelled “extraordinary” by Carlo Ancelotti, is no longer untouchable.
The 23-year-old’s development has reportedly frustrated decision-makers at the Bernabeu. His versatility – able to operate as a No. 6, No. 8, or even at left-back – has kept him useful, but not indispensable. As the squad evolves, he has slipped down the pecking order.
Madrid are now understood to be willing to listen to offers in the region of €80m (£70m) to help raise funds. That stance has triggered movement from his representatives.
CAA Stellar, the agency that manages Camavinga, have been sounding out potential buyers, testing the market to see who is prepared to pay and build around him. Liverpool are believed to have held talks over the conditions of a possible transfer, nudging them towards the front of the queue.
Camavinga’s ‘career dream’ in the balance
There is one major obstacle. Camavinga himself.
The former Rennes prodigy is not currently pushing for an exit. Reports indicate he remains determined to fight for his “career dream” in Madrid rather than abandon it at the first sign of difficulty. With a contract running until 2029, he has time on his side and no urgency to force a move.
So Liverpool can negotiate, plan, and position themselves. Convincing the player, though, may prove the hardest part of the deal.
Why Liverpool want him
On Merseyside, the need is obvious.
Liverpool’s midfield has been exposed too often this season. Games have slipped away in the centre of the pitch, where the legs and balance have not always matched the demands of Slot’s system.
Alexis Mac Allister has looked short of his previous physical edge. Curtis Jones offers quality on the ball but not relentless athleticism. Ryan Gravenberch, trusted as the only genuine holding midfielder by Slot, has been stretched by the workload and responsibility.
Camavinga would instantly change that dynamic. He brings range, bite, and control. He can shield the back four, press high, or carry the ball through pressure. He raises the floor by giving Slot a reliable, high-intensity option. He raises the ceiling by adding a player with genuine world-class potential to the heart of the side.
The cost is steep. The persuasion job might be steeper. But Liverpool know what this kind of signing can do for a team in transition.
If Madrid really are ready to sell and the door even half-opens, do they dare let this one pass?
