Real Madrid ace considered by Liverpool
Liverpool’s transfer ambitions this summer could depend heavily on whether they secure a return to the Champions League. Without it, recruitment may be measured. With it, the scope changes.
One name under consideration, according to Anfield Watch, is Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The 23-year-old is not described as a likely signing at this stage. But he fits the profile Liverpool are said to be examining as they assess how to refine a midfield that has delivered quality in bursts rather than control across a full campaign.
A midfield still taking shape
There have been standout performances this season from Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. Yet the balance has not always been consistent particularly in matches requiring defensive stability at the base of midfield.
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Arne Slot’s system relies heavily on coordinated pressing and intelligent positioning in central areas. For that to function at its highest level, the holding midfielder must read transitions quickly and cover space efficiently. Liverpool’s recruitment team, led by sporting director Richard Hughes, are understood to be reviewing that zone closely.
Anfield Watch reports that the club are targeting players who combine elite-level experience with room for further development footballers capable of contributing immediately but still years from their peak.
Why Camavinga appeals
Camavinga turned 23 in November but already has more than 200 appearances for Real Madrid and is approaching 300 senior club matches overall. He has also been capped 28 times by France.
At Madrid, he has often been used as a No.8, at full-back, and even as a wing-back roles that highlight his tactical flexibility but have limited his ability to settle permanently in his preferred No.6 position. That role is typically occupied by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
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Still, versatility at that level is rarely accidental. Madrid tend to entrust adaptable players in high-pressure matches, and Camavinga has frequently been the one asked to adjust mid-game.
He would not arrive as a developmental project. He would arrive as someone accustomed to Champions League knockout football.
The financial barrier
Any move would be complicated. Camavinga’s contract reportedly includes a €1 billion release clause common practice in Spain but a clear signal of Madrid’s long-term stance.
Real Madrid do not often sanction exits for young core midfielders unless circumstances change significantly. Even monitoring the situation would require careful financial calculation from Liverpool, particularly if Champions League revenue is not secured.
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Profile and fit
In a separate analysis, GIVEMESPORT highlighted Camavinga’s strengths: his ability to carry the ball through pressure, recover possession through well-timed interventions, and operate across multiple midfield roles without sacrificing intensity.
Those traits align with what Liverpool have occasionally lacked particularly in games where control, rather than tempo, has been the priority.
For now, there is no indication of formal talks. Camavinga appears to be one of several ambitious profiles under review rather than a deal in motion.
But if Liverpool return to Europe’s top competition, the conversation around targets of this calibre becomes very different.
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Sources: Anfield Watch, GIVEMESPORT
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