City's summer hunt: why Manchester City target Camavinga

Manchester City have entered direct talks with Real Madrid to acquire 23‑year‑old French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, as the Spanish giants seek to offload the former Stade Rennais player after a recent dip in form. The move comes as City, now under Enzo Maresca, explore summer market options.

Real Madrid are looking to offload Camavinga, whose drop in form in recent months saw him miss out on Les Bleus’ squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club views the midfielder as expendable for the coming season.

José Mourinho, recently appointed manager of Los Blancos, does not necessarily count on the Frenchman heading into the coming season. His stance adds to Real Madrid’s willingness to negotiate.

Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in what would be a record fee for a Premier League club. The acquisition underscores City’s active summer agenda.

City are now managed by Enzo Maresca following the departure of Pep Guardiola, and the club remains attentive to market opportunities. Their openness to facilitate a deal this summer makes Camavinga an attractive target.

Camavinga is seen as just that, given their openness to facilitate a deal this summer, and direct talks have been confirmed between Manchester City and Real Madrid. For Real Madrid, moving the midfielder could ease squad planning; for City, adding him could strengthen midfield options under Maresca. The information comes from a report by Luke Entwistle.