Manchester United’s rumored hunt for Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been hit by a blow after it was revealed that the Frenchman favors a move to Spain.
The talented 18-year-old is one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer, with Rennes possibly willing to let down their star man – who only has one year left on his Ligue 1 side deal – in an attempt to generate funds and balance the books after the collapse of the French football TV business.
Camavinga has earned admirers across Europe / Quality Sport Images / Getty Images
A number of potential suitors have been quick to abandon their interest in the French international, with Real Madrid seemingly the forerunner to sign the youngster – a scenario that seems bizarre given Los Blanco’s ongoing financial problems.
United have not been deterred by Real’s status as favorites to win the race for Camavinga’s signature, although MEN’s claims that the Rennes man will favor a move to Spain to England will not be welcome news at Old Trafford.
The revelation could not have come at a worse time for United after it was revealed Paul Pogba has rejected his latest offer of a bumper contract.
With just one year left on their current deal, United are all too aware that they could lose the midfielder for free next summer if they do not convince him to sign new terms.
The offer from the Red Devils has of course included a salary increase of £ 100,000 per week to his current £ 250,000 per week, and so with Pogba acting in no mood to sustain their progress, the club has now accepted that they must sell the World Cup winner. this summer.
Pogba can be on the go this summer / Aleksandra Szmigiel – Pool / Getty Images
Should Pogba’s departure from Old Trafford be confirmed before the end of the transfer window, United will have a big gap to fill in midfield, and Camavinga would probably have been one of the club’s top goals when they looked to replace the former Juventus man. .
Although it may seem that United’s quest for Camavinga is now dead in the water, it’s hard to imagine which Spanish club would actually be able to afford the Rennes midfielder this summer, and it may be worth keeping the red devils. their interest just a little longer.
