Liverpool monitor Camavinga move as Gravenberch swap talks emerge

Liverpool are exploring a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as they seek to strengthen their central midfield after a poor run of results, with reports emerging this week that the club could pursue a fee or a swap involving Ryan Gravenberch. The interest comes as Liverpool recover from successive defeats across competitions, most recently a 2-1 home loss to Manchester United on Sunday, and with manager Arne Slot still largely working with the midfield group that helped win the 2024-25 Premier League title.

Spanish reports have suggested Liverpool are prepared to bid in the region of 60 million to 80 million euros for the 22-year-old France international, and that Real Madrid have explored including Camavinga in a potential exchange to help secure Gravenberch. Gravenberch, 23, has been used as a deep-lying midfielder by Slot since his move to the role and earned a place on the PFA Team of the Year for his part in Liverpool’s title campaign. He is under contract until 2028 and is thought to be in line for a new deal on Merseyside, making Liverpool reluctant to sanction a sale.

Camavinga has struggled for consistent starts under Real coach Xabi Alonso and missed...