Arsenal prepare stunning Eduardo Camavinga summer transfer

Arsenal Set Sights on Rennes Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga

Arsenal shouldn’t even be in this conversation. The 18-year-old is one of the most exciting young midfielders on the planet, with the likes of Real Madrid, PSG Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea heavily linked to the French senior international.

Ready to reject a new contract at the club, Rennes are now in a position where they are forced to sell before his deal expires in 2022. That’s prompted the continent-wide scramble, although Arsenal were never expected to be involved with the Champions League big-hitters.

However, the Gunners are doing ‘everything’ behind the scenes to position themselves for a summer move, with the player’s agent, Jonathan Barnett, well connected to the Premier League (he’s also an Arsenal fan).

The Athletic previously listed Camavinga has costing in the region of £40m, which falls in line with the French outlet’s €50m valuation. Is that money that Arsenal really have? Not to mention, it would be incredible if the Gunners somehow pip the Madrid’s and Bayern’s of this world to one of the most prized signatures available.

In terms of profile, Arsenal need experience but also players who will contribute the long-term. No more failed short-term ventures that only set the clock back further. Camavinga is a marvelous ball-winning central midfielder with traits of Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, hence the magnitude of interest, and while he’s suffered a slight slump in form, there is no doubting he will become one of the stars of the game. He already is, in many ways.

Arsenal will know who they’re competing against. Sure, there is evidence to suggest Camavinga, like his agent, is also an Arsenal fan, but for the money mentioned and the calibre of clubs hovering over the situation, a healthy dose of realism needs injecting. Multiple syringes.

Alexis Bernard was the one who broke both the Nicolas Pepe and Gabriel deals for Arsenal, so there is some substance there, but this is most certainly not a transfer to hang your hat on.