Arsenal: Eduardo Camavinga available on bargain transfer

Arsenal and their search for midfielders this summer has seen their net cast far and wide across the continent for players of varying skillsets in numerous divisions. No two players looked at are the same and Eduardo Camavinga is widely regarded as a unique talent.

Is he a feasible option this summer though? Led to believe that Mikel Arteta’s list of preferred Thomas Partey partners is about ten names long, the case for Camavinga has come across as one that is mostly fan led.

Some players can be peddled into actual targets when in truth the club are nowhere to be seen. Jack Grealish was a prime example earlier in the summer to the point where his signature was the supporters’ most desired that there was a belief the club felt likewise.

He will cost over £100m and nothing suggests Arsenal have any concrete interest whatsoever.

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Arsenal: Eduardo Camavinga available on bargain £25m transfer as Manchester United contact Rennes over summer window deal

Camavinga finds himself in a similar boat even if a few faint murmurs had emerged from within France that he was the Gunners’ number one target. Elsewhere such rumours were shot down and labelled as ‘rubbish‘, yet still he couldn’t escape the fans’ minds.

That’s almost entirely down to his immense talent and projected world-class status – a remarkable young footballer with all the potential to become one of the best in his position. Given he has only one year left on his Rennes contract, plays on the left of central midfield and is an apparent Arsenal fan, the clamour is strong.

Yet for a player coveted across Europe, namely with sides boasting Champions League football like Manchester United who are in contact, the price of any deal and allure elsewhere will severely hamper Arsenal’s chances.

With the latest developments on his asking price, however, any side in need of a No. 6, or even if not, will have had their ears perked up. As per Fabrizio Romano, the money needed to prise him away from Rennes is a measly €30m.

This is the figure where the Ligue 1 outfit would negotiate as they slash their previous valuation over fears of losing him for free in 12 months’ time.

It’s been a long-running saga hinging on whether Camavinga would be willing to sign a new deal at Rennes or not. Any extension would likely only keep him at the club for one more season, but it would mean Les Rennais could scoop a far higher fee, one more reflective of his talent, in the future.

Surely out of Arsenal’s reach though?

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Arsenal Can Afford Eduardo Camavinga But it’s a Tough Transfer

Looking at the amount in question, €30m is arguably the cut-price fee of the window. Ligue 1 sides are feeling the pinch more than any other clubs on the continent this summer but even with that in mind the fee is staggeringly low.

One of those opportunities not to miss. Or, at least, worth trying for.

Of course, €30m is not where this would end. Factoring in agent fees, wages and length of contract would make this deal far more expensive than the upfront outlay but then it’s a case of getting your money’s worth, which all signs point towards Camavinga being.

Jonathan Barnett, an Arsenal fan, is his agent, too.

That isn’t going to swing the tide in Arsenal’s favour, however. With Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain hovering around the situation, of the three it’s no disrespect to Arsenal to state that the choice wouldn’t be a tough one for Camavinga.

Champions League football will always take precedence and even if he could be sold on the Arsenal project the money the other two sides boast would trump what the Gunners can provide.

As the summer drifts on the list of ‘perfect’ Partey partners grows increasingly long. Manuel Locatelli would be welcomed with open arms and so would Camavinga despite the pair being nothing alike. Arteta and Edu need to decide – you’d like to think they have already – who they want in the heart of midfield to replace Granit Xhaka.

For the manager this is where the style of his team will be shaped around and Camavinga for an absolute steal will surely be considered as someone for that role, even if his skillset differs entirely from the likes of Locatelli and Xhaka.

It’s not a pursuit Arsenal stand much chance in. Jules Kounde links earlier this season were needless since the other sides interested were always ahead of the race and the £55m was, at the time, felt way beyond their means.

A few weeks further down the line and the European football handicap remains, but £25m has to be explored at the very least, regardless of the competition.