Liverpool spends £61 million on Camavinga: A game-changing move in the title race.
Coach Arne Slot is targeting Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga as a much-needed upgrade to the midfield amid Alexis MacAllister's declining form.
A narrow 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield helped Liverpool maintain their winning streak, but the 10-point gap to league leaders Arsenal in the 2025/26 Premier League season is a harsh reality. To realize their ambitions of catching up, manager Arne Slot has identified strengthening the midfield during the January transfer window as a top priority.
Ambition to have a 'Declan Rice version' at Anfield
According to sources from Spain, Liverpool have submitted a £61 million bid for Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid. Although the Spanish giants are not yet ready to let him go mid-season, the Reds' scouting team is still pushing for the deal. Arne Slot's objective is clear: to acquire a versatile midfielder capable of having a similar impact to Declan Rice at Arsenal.
Eduardo Camavinga's 'monster' stats
Statistics from the past 365 days demonstrate why Camavinga is so sought after. In La Liga this season, the French midfielder boasts a 70% win rate in duels – a remarkable figure for a central midfielder. Not only is he a defensive midfielder, but Camavinga is also among the top 20 midfielders for progressive passing and ranks 4th in successful dribbling.
The decline of Alexis Mac Allister and the replacement dilemma.
The need to sign Camavinga has become even more urgent as Alexis Mac Allister's form has clearly declined. The Argentinian midfielder has shown weakness in direct confrontations in the Premier League this season. Statistics show that Mac Allister only has a 47% win rate in ground duels and 42% in the air, significantly lower than his French target.
Furthermore, the former Brighton star's contribution to the attack has been rather lackluster, as he has yet to score a goal, and his expected assists (xA) are also unimpressive. Having a player with such strong defensive and tackling abilities as Camavinga not only helps Liverpool stabilize the midfield but also provides more freedom for the surrounding players.
If successful in this deal, Liverpool will acquire a world-class defensive midfielder, capable of creating a turning point in the fiercely contested Premier League title race.
