RENNES have reportedly slapped a £51.5million price tag on 17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
The teenage sensation has been linked with a move to a number of Europe’s top clubs, with Manchester United and Barcelona thought to be at the front of the queue.
Eduardo Camavinga has shown stunning potential at just 17-years-oldCredit: AFP or licensors
The French youth international only turned 17 two weeks ago, but has been a regular for Rennes this season.
He shot to prominence when he starred in his side’s shock 2-1 victory over PSG in August – becoming the youngest player to ever register an assist in Ligue 1 in the process.
Camavinga has drawn admiring glances ever since, but L’Equipe report that the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona will have to pay a lot more than the £26million they’d been hoping to.
He made his debut in April as a substitute against Angers, and became the latest in a long line of talent to come through at Rennes.
These have included the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Yoann Gourcuff, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Sylvain Wiltord.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken frequently of the importance of bringing through young talent at Old Trafford.
This season, the Norwegian has given minutes to the likes of Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams, Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong.
While Scott McTominay has become a key man at the Theatre of Dreams.
Camavinga could learn from his compatriot Paul Pogba – or even find himself replacing United’s record signing.
Meanwhile, Barcelona find themselves on the cusp of a rebuild.
Poor performances this season have seen manager Ernesto Valverde come under increasing pressure at the Camp Nou.
And Camavinga could help improve a midfield that has lost the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta in the last few years.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
