Manchester United held a genuine interest in signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to a report from The Athletic.
The 23-year-old first attracted widespread attention through a series of impressive performances for Stade Rennais before Real Madrid moved to sign him in 2021.
Since arriving at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Camavinga has been part of a hugely successful era for the Spanish giants, winning two La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies.
He has also collected several other major cup honours during his time in Madrid, establishing himself as one of the more decorated young midfielders in European football.
Despite those team successes, Camavinga has found it difficult to cement a regular starting role, with fitness issues proving a persistent obstacle to his development.
The Frenchman started just 23 matches across all competitions last season, managing only three goal contributions as his impact remained limited.
His struggles at club level led to him being left out of Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the World Cup, representing a significant setback in his international career.
Manchester United appear to be weighing up several midfield options, with Kobbie Mainoo already available as an alternative profile in that area of the pitch.
Mason Mount has also been identified as a player who can provide cover in deeper midfield positions if the situation demands additional flexibility.
On the pitch, United arrive into transfer discussions in reasonable domestic form, having beaten Ipswich Town 5-2 in their most recent Premier League outing.
The club are set to travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton next weekend, with momentum an important factor heading into that fixture.
United’s recruitment team continues to assess their midfield options carefully as they look to strengthen the squad and reduce reliance on a small group of central players.