Real Madrid plot €50m signing amid Camavinga struggles

Cameron Smith

13 Jan 2025 05:30 CST
3 min read

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid — © IMAGO

Real Madrid are reportedly willing to submit a €50 million offer to sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster Archie Gray before the January transfer window closes.

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The 18-year-old joined Spurs from Leeds United for a fee of €41.3m in July and he has racked up 24 appearances across all competitions so far this season amid an injury crisis in north London.

Despite naturally being a central midfielder, who can feature at full-back, Gray has been forced to play as a central defender alongside Radu Dragusin due to injuries to Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero.

However, his performances in Spurs’ backline have attracted the interest of Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are now considering a €50m bid for the England U21 international, as per Fichajes.

Los Blancos have specialised in signing young talents over the past few years, with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga among the players to have arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu during their teenage years.

However, Real Madrid are now looking to sign Gray in a bid to strengthen their options in central midfield.

Luka Modric is due to become a free agent in July and although he could yet sign a contract extension at the club, Los Blancos are now preparing for life after the Croatia legend.

Archie Gray: Eduardo Camavinga’s replacement?

Real Madrid’s reported interest in Gray comes following Camavinga’s dismal display against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday evening.

The France international conceded a penalty and committed four fouls in total, while he was shown a yellow card and was dribbled past on five occasions. He also arguably should’ve been sent off and he was hooked at half-time by Carlo Ancelotti.

The 22-year-old has impressed since his high-profile move from Stade Rennais in 2021, but he endured a torrid night as Barcelona ran out 5-2 winners.