Published 22:44 IST, October 14th 2020

Real Madrid transfer news: French prodigy Eduardo Camavinga favoured over Paul Pogba?

The new Real Madrid transfer news is that the side may sign 17-year-old French whizz-kid, Eduardo Camavinga instead of Manchester United's Paul Pogba.

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In what could be a huge move, new Real Madrid transfer news claim is that side may sign 17-year-old French whizz-kid, Eduardo Camavinga in next transfer window. While Real Madrid transfer news has constantly been linked with transfer of Camavinga's French teammate, Paul Pogba, it is w rumoured that  young Rennes star is being seriously considered for  spot. w unsure of Pogba's availability in next transfer window, coach Zinedine Zidane seems to have turned his sights elsewhere. 

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Real Madrid transfer news: Real Madrid to take on Eduardo Camavinga over Pogba?

According to reports in Spanish publication 'Diario AS', Real Madrid and Zidane are ready to look beyond a Paul Pogba transfer and will join many or teams fighting to take on Rennes' Eduardo Camavinga. In event that ir Paul Pogba transfer deal with Manchester United falls through, Camavinga will serve as perfect replacement for side.

Pogba's contract with Manchester United expires in 2022 and midfielder has expressed a desire to play for Real Madrid, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seems unwilling to let him go. After steering his side to top position in Ligue 1, Camavinga decided to extend his stay at Rennes. His contract with Rennes is due to expire in 2022.

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report also claims that Zidane has already approached Rennes to discuss a move - something that may be thwarted by Manchester United's own plans. Going by AS report, Manchester United are considering selling Pogba to Real Madrid, in order to scoop up Camavinga for mselves. With transfer fees, it will be impossible and wasteful for Real Madrid to buy both players, as y would fill same position. This could be a masterstroke by Manchester United, who would secure one of best youngsters out re while making bank from Pogba's transfer.

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rise of Eduardo Camavinga 

17-year-old Eduardo Camavinga has taken world by storm this last season. He has been one of most successful midfielders of this season and made his debut for French national side earlier this year. Opening account on what would turn out to be a 7-1 thrashing of Ukrainian side, Camavinga became  second-youngest player to score for national team.

After France's UEFA Nations League encounter against Portugal, an overjoyed Camavinga exchanged shirts with former Real Madrid star Cristia Ronaldo. He posted im on Snapchat, captioning it "I won't wash it". However, re will be some concern among camp after Ronaldo anunced yesterday that he tested positive for coronavirus. 

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Im Credits: Eduardo Camavinga Twitter

22:44 IST, October 14th 2020