Man Utd plan £69m raid for Real Madrid star as midfielder now a top priority

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up an audacious move for Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga, as the club looks to strengthen its midfield options before the transfer window closes.

Reports from Spain suggest United are preparing a bid in the region of €80 million (£69m), with manager Rúben Amorim keen to add dynamism and versatility to his squad.

Camavinga, just 22 years old, has already established himself as one of Europe’s most complete midfielders.

Comfortable as a defensive anchor, box-to-box engine, or even at left-back, the Frenchman’s adaptability makes him an attractive option for United, who have struggled for balance in midfield since Casemiro’s decline in form.

Amorim is said to view Camavinga as the ideal long-term solution, capable of shielding the defence while also driving play forward.

However, any potential deal faces significant obstacles. Camavinga remains central to Real Madrid’s plans, with a contract running until 2029, reported The Sun.

Club sources in Spain insist he is “untouchable” and see him as part of their next-generation core alongside Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni.

The Frenchman himself is also understood to have little interest in leaving the Bernabéu, having reportedly rebuffed United’s early advances with a firm “No, thank you.”

That has not deterred United, whose hierarchy believe Camavinga could be persuaded with the promise of being the cornerstone of Amorim’s rebuild.

With the club’s midfield lacking athleticism and control in high-intensity games, there is a sense that a marquee signing in that area is essential to closing the gap on Manchester City and Arsenal.

The situation has echoes of United’s past pursuits of elite midfielders—from Wesley Sneijder to Frenkie de Jong—where ambition often met with resistance. Whether Camavinga ultimately joins that long list of “what could have been” remains to be seen.

For now, United’s interest underlines the scale of their ambition. Landing Camavinga would not only solve their midfield puzzle but also send a powerful statement across Europe. But prising him from Madrid’s grasp looks, at best, a long shot.