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Real Madrid 'prefer Eduardo Camavinga to N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba'

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 13 October 2020

Real Madrid reportedly still regard Eduardo Camavinga as their top midfield target despite recent speculation linking them with moves for N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba.

Real Madrid reportedly still regard Eduardo Camavinga as their top midfield target despite speculation linking them with moves for N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba.

Los Blancos are expected to undergo a significant overhaul of their squad next summer following an uncharacteristically frugal transfer window this year.

Recent reports suggest that Kante is looking for a way out of Chelsea after falling out with manager Frank Lampard, and that Madrid are the World Cup winner's top choice.

However, Marca claims that the Spanish giants still regard 17-year-old Camavinga as their top priority in midfield, ahead of 29-year-old Kante due to the age difference between the two players.

The report claims that Madrid would be interested in Kante if he were available for a reasonable price, but that Rennes starlet Camavinga remains their number one target.

A third French midfielder - Manchester United's Pogba - has also publicly courted Madrid recently by admitting that playing for the club would be a "dream".

Kylian Mbappe, who is also a France international, is another name thought to be on Madrid's wanted list for 2021, along with Erling Braut Haaland.