A versatile Real Madrid midfielder would slot seamlessly into Manchester City’s rebuild | OneFootball

As Manchester City’s rebuild continues in the summer they do appear set to further add to Pep Guardiola’s squad. Based on who they signed during the January transfer window it is a fair conclusion to draw that Manchester City will target younger players. City’s January signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Nico and Juma Bah point to this. Now two new reports have named versatile Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as a potential summer transfer target for Manchester City. On closer inspection, the French international could be the ideal player to add to City’s squad.

Steve Kay has reported for footballtransfers.com that Manchester City are considering a summer bid for Eduardo Camavinga. Furthermore, Kay reports that Pep Guardiola is all in on a City move for the versatile Real Madrid midfielder. Lastly, Kay reports that Camavinga could be a potential replacement for Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan who could leave Manchester City this summer.

Florian Plettenberg of SkySports has reported via X that Eduardo Camavinga is a player that Manchester City have on their summer target list. Plettenberg adds that City are currently monitoring the French international. Furthermore, Plettenberg reports that Camavinga is managed by CAA Stellar, who also represents Omar Marmoush and helped facilitate his January transfer to Manchester City. Lastly, Plettenberg reports that Camavinga is contracted with Real Madrid until 2029 and is yet to decide on his future after this season.

Eduardo Camavinga is a player who could slot seamlessly into Pep Guardiola’s squad due to his quality and versatility.

During Manchester City and Real Madrid’s recent rivalry Eduardo Camavinga has played a prominent role for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. He is a dynamic player who does tend to glide around the pitch. We saw this during Real Madrid’s 6-3 aggregate win during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff tie between the two teams. The physical attributes that Camavinga has Manchester City’s current and ageing midfielders lack. That would be the first attribute that the versatile Real Madrid midfielder would add to Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Technically, Camavinga is a fine player. He is good in possession and is a quality passer. The French international can pop up and score the odd goal, although he isn’t a prolific goal scorer. Camavinga isn’t a Kevin De Bruyne type of player who can play a play defence-splitting ball, although he does have a wide array of passing. Instead, Camavinga is a key player for Real Madrid with his ability to keep possession and work defensively, which helps Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo thrive. Camavinga is an important player for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Tactically, he reads the game well, and this helps him play as either a number six or an eight in midfield. Although it is hard to work out which position is Camavinga’s best position but he can play either role well.

The versatile Real Madrid midfielder can also step in at left-back if required. We have seen Eduardo Camavinga step into the role for the current European champions and that ability could bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad. Manchester City lack a quality backup for Josko Gvardiol, and that’s a role Camavinga could step into if required.

Summary.

Looking at Eduardo Camavinga as a player he could slot seamlessly into the Manchester City squad. It’s clear that City are rebuilding their squad and a player like Camavinga would be an ideal City signing. Whether or not he is available remains to be seen. But if he is you do expect Manchester City to be at the front of the queue for his signature if he becomes available. That could be a story to watch for this summer.