Transfer Rumours: Liverpool and Real Madrid open talks over stunning Camavinga swap deal

Suraj Radia
Suraj Radia
  • 10 Apr 2026 06:01 BST
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Eduardo Camavinga, rumours
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 10 April, including the latest updates on Eduardo Camavinga, Sandro Tonali and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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Liverpool and Real Madrid in talks over swap deal

Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly could broker a blockbuster deal this summer that would see Eduardo Camavinga move to Anfield in exchange for Alexis MacAllister.

Compared
Player image Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga

M, DM (C)

Real Madrid logo

Real Madrid

Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga

M, DM (C)

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

VS

Player image Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister

M, DM (C)

Liverpool logo

Liverpool

Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister

M, DM (C)

Liverpool

Liverpool

€55.3M

ETV

€116.5M

€49.8M - €60.8M ETV Range €104.8M - €128.1M
23 years old (10 Nov, 2002) Age 27 years old (24 Dec, 1998)
France France
Nationality
Argentina Argentina

Real are open to Camavinga’s departure for the right price and the Spanish giants have been long-term admirers of Mac Allister, whom the club believe could bring qualities reminiscent of Luka Modric.

That is according to TEAMtalk who state that there is interest from both sides to do a deal, with Liverpool being keen on signing Camavinga, while Mac Allister’s deal has two years remaining on it.

Intermediaries have begun work on the transfer and, while, the financials could be complex, the feasibility of a move is being explored ahead of the summer window.

Man Utd midfield search tightens

Manchester United’s midfield transfer shopping list has become a little shorter in recent hours, with the Old Trafford club taking a strong stance over two players who have been heavily linked with the club.

Sandro Tonali
© IMAGO - Sandro Tonali

The Red Devils have been linked with a string of high-profile midfielders, with the likes of Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson among those still in the running to join the Old Trafford side.

However, United are notably ready to overlook both Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton, according to an update delivered by transfer insider Ben Jacobs.

Wharton is likely to be ruled out because he is too similar to Kobbie Mainoo, according to Jacobs, while the Red Devils believe Tonali would not prove value for money because of his high fee and wages.

World record fee needed for PSG star

Arsenal have been told they will have to pay a world record fee to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Current ETV
Player image Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

F (RL)

PSG logo

PSG

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

F (RL)

PSG

PSG

€98.3M

ETV Range

€88.4M - €108.1M

The Georgian winger has emerged as a strong target for the Gunners after an impressive stint in Paris but PSG have no desire to let one of their star players leave and would demand a huge fee to even consider the deal.

According to CaughtOffside, PSG have told Arsenal and two other Premier League clubs that Kvaratskhelia is not for sale for any price

However, one source is quoted as saying that a fee of €180 million could tempt PSG into a sale but also insisted that Arsenal were unlikely to pay such a price anyway.

Acheampong transfer stance revealed

Chelsea have ‘no plans’ to sell Josh Acheampong this summer despite concerns over the defender’s game time under Liam Rosenior.

Josh Acheampong
© IMAGO - Josh Acheampong

Acheampong was surprisingly not included in the starting line-up for Chelsea’s win over Port Vale in the FA Cup last week which fuelled speculation that the 19-year-old could push to leave the club this summer in search of more first team minutes.

Clubs are believed to be interested in the defender but football.london report that Chelsea are ‘adamant’ that Acheampong is a part of their long-term vision.

In spite of the stance, Chelsea are still set to make a right-sided centre-back a priority target for the summer transfer window, suggesting that Acheampong may face a fight if he is to break into Rosenior’s team anytime soon.

De Ligt considering Man Utd future

Matthijs de Ligt could reportedly leave Manchester United this summer following his struggles with injury this season.

Current ETV
Player image Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt

D (CR)

Man Utd logo

Man Utd

Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt

D (CR)

Man Utd

Man Utd

€45.8M

ETV Range

€41.2M - €50.4M

The Netherlands international has been ruled out of action since late November due to a back injury and he has only made 14 appearances across all competitions this term as a result.

De Ligt is considering his future at Old Trafford according to Spanish publication Fichajes, who claim that Atletico Madrid have emerged as strong contenders to sign him in the summer.

It’s reported that De Ligt is viewed as the perfect player for Simeone’s system, and his representatives are understood to be exploring his options as they prepare for a possible transfer this summer, with a fee of €40m suggested as enough for Atletico to secure his signature this summer.

More rumours

Aston Villa are considering a move for Crysencio Summerville this summer if West Ham are relegated. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are pushing to sign James Trafford after the England goalkeeper told Manchester City of his desire to leave the club this summer. (TEAMtalk)

Juventus are hoping to beat Atletico Madrid to the signing of Ederson, with the Spanish side still yet to meet Atalanta’s €40m asking price. (Tuttosport)

Liverpool and Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race for Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Christian Kofane. (TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid could intensify their efforts to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich this summer after he impressed against them this week in the Champions League. (Christian Falk)

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