{"id":49551,"date":"2026-07-02T12:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/negotiations-begin-man-city-make-contact-with-real-madrid-midfielder-after-losing-race-to-sign-tonali\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:04:14","slug":"negotiations-begin-man-city-make-contact-with-real-madrid-midfielder-after-losing-race-to-sign-tonali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/negotiations-begin-man-city-make-contact-with-real-madrid-midfielder-after-losing-race-to-sign-tonali\/","title":{"rendered":"Negotiations begin: Man City make contact with Real Madrid midfielder after losing race to sign Tonali"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/negotiations-begin-man-city-make-contact-with-real-madrid-midfielder-after-losing-race-to-sign-tonali\/#Camavinga_joins_Man_Citys_midfield_options\" >Camavinga joins Man City&#8217;s midfield options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/negotiations-begin-man-city-make-contact-with-real-madrid-midfielder-after-losing-race-to-sign-tonali\/#Why_the_Frenchman_could_be_a_smart_signing_for_City\" >Why the Frenchman could be a smart signing for City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester City&#8217;s midfield rebuild may not be over yet, with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga emerging as a key player to watch this summer.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Marca, City are in talks over a possible move for the 23-year-old France international, who could be allowed to leave the Bernab\u00e9u for around \u20ac60 million.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Real Madrid are currently restructuring their squad under manager Jose Mourinho, leaving Camavinga&#8217;s future uncertain despite his obvious talent and experience at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>The Times reports that City have already agreed a huge \u00a3116m deal to sign Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p>However, it seems that the search for a new midfielder is not over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camavinga_joins_Man_Citys_midfield_options\"><\/span>Camavinga joins Man City&#8217;s midfield options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>City&#8217;s interest in Camavinga is unsurprising from a broader perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Enzo Maresca is preparing for his first season in charge and clearly wants more energy, control and tactical flexibility in his midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson brought power and ball-running ability to the City Premier League, but Camavinga will bring something different.<\/p>\n<p>He is strong in the press, athletic, left-footed and can play as a number six, eight, or even left-back if needed. That versatility is exactly the kind of quality that City usually values.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle United&#8217;s Sandro Tonali was also linked with a move to City, but now it appears he is close to a move to Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouadi has also attracted City&#8217;s attention, showing the club are eyeing both an established star and a long-term prospect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Frenchman_could_be_a_smart_signing_for_City\"><\/span>Why the Frenchman could be a smart signing for City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the \u20ac60 million figure is accurate, Camavinga would be a very exciting signing for Man City.<\/p>\n<p>In the current market, that price seems reasonable given his age, pedigree and technical profile.<\/p>\n<p>The only question is whether Real Madrid are really ready to let him go.<\/p>\n<p>Although Camavinga has had some difficult times, he remains one of Europe&#8217;s most talented midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>This would be a wise move for City. It may be Anderson who signs the statement, but it may be Camavinga who provides Maresca&#8217;s midfield with the balance and grace it needs.<\/p>\n<p>If City can pull this off, their rebuild will start to look very strong.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Agreement reached for the biggest transfer ever for a British player <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City&#8217;s midfield rebuild may not be over yet, with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga emerging as a key player to watch this summer.According to Marca, City are in talks over a possible move for the 23-year-old France international, who could be allowed to leave the Bernab\u00e9u for around \u20ac60 million. 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