Man Utd ‘want Eduardo Camavinga transfer from Rennes but must sell Lingard to raise funds’ for 18-year-old midfielder
MANCHESTER UNITED are still reportedly keen on signing Rennes ace Eduardo Camavinga.
Although the move seems unlikely, the Red Devils are refusing to give up hope on signing the 18-year-old teen sensation, according to ESPN.
The French youngster looks set to leave Rennes this transfer window which closes on August 31, with Paris Saint-Germain his most likely destination.
Camavinga is reportedly on the verge of joining PSG for just £25.7million, half of Rennes’ original asking price.
This is because Rennes want to cash in him while they still have the chance as his contract ends next summer.
But although his move to the Ligue 1 giants seems to be a foregone conclusion, PSG’s excessive spending this summer has given United a glimmer of hope.
After signing a host of superstars over the last few months including Lionel Messi from Barcelona, Mauricio Pochettino’s chequebook is starting to get a little light.
Meaning Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could possibly capitalise if PSG fail to seal Camavinga’s switch.
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But United have also been busy in the transfer market, bringing in both Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane for a combined amount of £115m.
So if they were to place a bid for Camavinga, who played 45 games for Rennes last season and scored one goal, they’ll have to sell to raise the funds.
And it’s most likely United will sacrifice attacker Jesse Lingard who spent last season on loan with West Ham.
The 28-year-old English star is said to be open to a move away from Old Trafford if he can’t get into Solskjaer’s first team.
The Hammers are said to be keen on securing a permanent deal for Lingard but are refusing to meet United’s £25million asking price.
But West Ham are said to be preparing a fresh bid for Lingard, with assistant manager Stuart Pearce keen to bring him back to East London.
An unnamed Serie A club is also credited with an interest but there has reportedly been no firm offers for him yet.
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