--- title: "“I want more”: Camavinga’s Real Madrid admission puts Liverpool on red alert for blockbuster move" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/transfers/camavinga-real-madrid-admission-liverpool-transfer-news/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Calum Ritchie" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2026-02-20T16:49:20Z" modified: "2026-02-20T16:49:23Z" --- # “I want more”: Camavinga’s Real Madrid admission puts Liverpool on red alert for blockbuster move **Liverpool are reportedly ready to test Real Madrid’s resolve with a blockbuster move for Eduardo Camavinga, but the deal hinges on one massive condition.** Richard Hughes has identified the French maestro as the “final piece” of Arne Slot’s midfield evolution, with the Reds prepared to launch an audacious £70m bid provided they secure Champions League football. With Camavinga recently hinting at his desire for more regular minutes in his favorite No. 6 role, Anfield could be set for its most significant “statement signing” since [Virgil van Dijk.](https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/arne-slot-curtis-jones-liverpool-transfer-contract-inter-milan-tottenham/) The Reds are trailing Manchester United and Chelsea in the race for fourth and fifth positions in the Premier League after 26 matches. > A point against [@Wolves](https://twitter.com/Wolves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) means [@Arsenal](https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) are five points ahead of [@ManCity](https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), who have played a match less 📈\ > \ > How the match unfolded 👇 > > — Premier League (@premierleague) [February 18, 2026](https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/2024256110220448208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The Merseysiders are guaranteed qualification into Europe’s top competition with a top-five finish. Reportedly, they have big ambitions if they can pull that off. ## Reds keen on Champions League winner Slot is reportedly keen to bolster his midfield ranks in the summer, with [Wataru Endo](https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/arne-slot-liverpool-right-back-solution-nottingham-forest-frimpong-injury/) and potentially [Curtis Jones](https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/arne-slot-curtis-jones-liverpool-transfer-contract-inter-milan-tottenham/) likely to move on. Sporting Director [Richard Hughes has lined up Camavinga](https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/liverpool-fc/news/real-madrid-midfielder-opens-door-to-liverpool-transfer/) as one of the more high-aiming options for the engine room. Realistically, the club will need Champions League football to persuade the two-time winner. > This Camavinga tackle 🔝[#UCL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/mcHfIXgoUP](https://t.co/mcHfIXgoUP) > > — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) [February 25, 2023](https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1629436544355553280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) He has grown into a world-class player since moving to the Bernabeu from Rennes in 2021. After five years with the Spanish giants, the 23-year-old could be looking for a new challenge. Under Xabi Alonso, the Frenchman wasn’t a regular starter in the middle of the park, but he has wrestled a starting place back since Alonso left. **Eduardo Camavinga’s Real Madrid statistics (2025/26):** | **Competition** | **Apps** | **Goals** | **Assists** | **Minutes** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **La Liga** | 18 | 1 | 0 | 988 | | **Champions League** | 7 | 1 | 1 | 345 | | **Supercopa de España** | 2 | 0 | 0 | 170 | | **Copa del Rey** | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | | **Total** | **28** | **2** | **1** | **1,528** | He’s played 28 matches in all competitions this term, but has suffered from his own versatility. While he’s best suited to playing as a No.6 or box-to-box midfielder, Camavinga has been asked to do shifts out wide and at left-back. Admittedly, Ryan Gravenberch has done an admirable job as the deepest midfielder under Slot, but the Dutchman doesn’t control a game. He’s better suited to breaking forward with his speed and running power. Someone who dictates the tempo of a match could be the missing piece of the puzzle. Camavinga can do just that with his wand of a left foot and incredible composure. ## Camavinga opens door with eye-opening comment Ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match at Benfica this week, the midfielder made an interesting comment. He appeared to open the door to a transfer to a club where he’d play more regularly in his natural position. Asked about his preferred role in the team, he said: “I like to play as ‘6’. It’s my favourite position. What I lack is regularity.” > 🗣️ Camavinga: “I like to play as ‘6’. It’s my favourite position. What I lack is regularity.” [pic.twitter.com/uOLWOMnh5F](https://t.co/uOLWOMnh5F) > > — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) [February 16, 2026](https://twitter.com/MadridXtra/status/2023462874547470710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Should Liverpool come to the table with an offer of weekly football, there’s every chance Camavinga would consider the move. ## Potential swap deal for Alexis Mac Allister The man Camavinga could replace in the Reds’ squad is Argentine playmaker Alexis Mac Allister. The 28-year-old is the closest match Liverpool currently have to the Real Madrid man. The World Cup winner’s [future is uncertain as things stand](https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/https-readliverpool-com-first-team-liverpool-alexis-mac-allister-man-utd-transfer-news/). Manchester United and Real Madrid are potential suitors. **Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool statistics (2025/26):** | **Competition** | **Apps** | **Goals** | **Assists** | **Minutes** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Premier League** | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1,735 | | **Champions League** | 8 | 3 | 0 | 511 | | **FA Cup** | 2 | 0 | 2 | 178 | | **EFL Cup** | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 | | **Community Shield** | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | | **Total** | **37** | **3** | **4** | **2,510** | His father has previously hinted that the ex-Brighton star could make the switch to La Liga. Meanwhile, the player himself has said he wants to experience Spanish football at some point in his career. [Responding to links with Real Madrid](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexis-macallister-father-real-madrid-urges-liverpool-star/blt6dd44bee6cdc824d) in late 2025, Mac Allister’s dad said: “I have to be prudent. He plays for Liverpool now. In the future, if the opportunity arises and it’s appropriate, he’ll have to make his own decisions.” Could a scenario see Camavinga and Mac Allister swap places and all parties go home happy? Stranger things have happened in football.