The Gunners have reignited their interest in French international Eduardo Camavinga as they prepare for the likely departure of a key midfielder. Contract negotiations with Thomas Partey remain at a standstill, making his exit from North London increasingly probable. While the club is set to announce the signing of Martín Zubimendi, it is clear that at least one more midfielder will be required.
As a result, Arsenal have returned to a player they previously targeted back in 2021.
Camavinga back on Arsenal’s radar amid Partey uncertainty
According to Defensa Central, the Gunners are “very interested” in signing Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga. The report also claims Arsenal believe a bid in the region of, or slightly under, €50 million could be enough to secure the midfielder after an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign.
The same report also links the club with an interest in Aurélien Tchouaméni, though it is made clear that Real Madrid do not wish to sell either player. Still only 22 years old, Camavinga is viewed internally at Madrid as a long-term asset with room to develop, particularly under the guidance of incoming manager Xabi Alonso. His minutes were reduced last season due to injuries and inconsistency, with just 35 appearances across all competitions, marking his lowest tally since joining the club.
It is not the first time Arsenal have been linked with the midfielder. The Gunners were heavily interested during his breakout season at Rennes in 2019-20, and those links continued before he completed his move to Madrid in 2021.
A Partey replacement with age, versatility and pedigree
Should Arsenal choose to act on their renewed interest, there would be plenty of positives to consider. Camavinga’s versatility would likely be the most attractive quality. He is capable of playing across midfield and even at left-back. His agility, defensive instincts and tactical intelligence make him a strong candidate to replace Thomas Partey.
At 22, he still has significant development ahead, yet already brings considerable experience. The Frenchman has amassed 180 appearances for Real Madrid, winning multiple major honours in the process.
That said, with Real Madrid reportedly unwilling to sell, should Arsenal focus their efforts on more attainable targets?
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Benjamin Kenneth
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They already have one midfielder, Martin zubimendi. Why focus on signing another one yet they have a chance to pursued Thomas Party to sign a new contract 🤔. And now focus on our no. 9 Gyokeres
Am crying for Partey.
Arsenal needs a good striker. If they get a striker soon, “either Gyokeres or Sesko,” and they never got a chance to pursued Thomas Party to sign a new contract now they can focus on a new midfielder and they shouldn’t forget about Martinelli’s replacement
Why would he come here? With zubimendi joining and rice being one of our very best players, there’s no obvious place for camavinga in the our team, so he’d be a squad player. I think he has a bigger role at Madrid than he would have in our team, at least in the short term. I think he’s brilliant, but a transfer to us just wouldn’t make sense for him.
I think either an older midfielder who’s happy to play less but provide experience to the squad or a younger player who has something to prove and understands he’ll need to force his way in over time would make more sense as a “partey replacement” (really a jorginho replacement as zubimendi replaces partey, assuming TP leaves)
Also think Myles offers some of the things we would get from Camavinga. When Xhaka left, Camavinga was my preference for that left 8 role but that didn’t happen. Obviously Rice is now seen as a starter in that position. Like you, I don’t think he would want to move and I doubt Real Madrid would want to sell.
Arsenal bullied by Madrid, things have to change for Arsenal, they Arsenal must go and get him, don’t be bullied
Cama? to me i think is a nice move 👍
Kamavinga can mach partys place even more perfectly he’s fast long sited and tactical plu interigent on the ball