Liverpool Transfer News: Camavinga 'Shortlisted' as Reds Close to Agreement

Liverpool FC are reportedly shortlisting Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as a prime transfer target for summer 2026, with initial contacts made despite firm resistance from the Spanish giants.

The 23-year-old France international, versatile enough to play midfield or left-back, has struggled for minutes under manager Xabi Alonso, managing only seven LaLiga starts and three in the Champions League due to injuries.[2][3] Spanish outlet Defensa Central claims Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could consider reasonable offers, especially post-Alonso's dismissal in January 2026, with Liverpool sending scouts to watch Camavinga against Barcelona.[2]

CaughtOffside reports Liverpool's "genuine interest," confirmed by insider Graeme Bailey on December 31, 2025, positioning Camavinga as a "statement signing" akin to recent acquisitions like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.[3] A potential fee is estimated at €80-100m (£60-86m), though sources insist Real Madrid's response to initial probes was a "resounding no" at any price, requiring "crazy money."[2][3] Fichajes suggests Liverpool might bid €70m.[3]

TEAMtalk notes the situation could change in 2026 if Camavinga fails to secure a starting spot, while a YouTube report hails Liverpool as "frontrunners" with a £60m offer prepared under Arne Slot, valuing his energy and defensive qualities for midfield balance.[4] Arsenal have also shown interest.[3]

Amid speculation, separate rumors link Real Madrid to Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai in a potential swap under incoming boss Jurgen Klopp, who reportedly met club officials to discuss midfield restructuring, with Camavinga's sale funding the move.[5] However, clubs deny advanced talks, and Klopp prioritizes his Red Bull role.

Liverpool's pursuit hinges on Champions League qualification, per Givemesport, underscoring Camavinga's €1bn release clause as a bold audacious move to bolster the squad.[6] No agreement is confirmed, but the Reds' long-term admiration persists.[1][2]

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