'I hope': Manager says he’s desperate for 'dynamic' player to stay amid rumours Liverpool could sign him
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Liverpool are expected to be active in the summer transfer window, but they have been receiving mixed messages about one of their targets.Amid question marks over his future in Spain, it was previously reported that Eduardo Camavinga wants to fight to be part of Real Madrid’s long-term plans.Then, a report in the Spanish press suggested that Los Blancos could sell Camavinga against his wishes.Now, Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has spoken out on the midfielder’s situation and hinted he will end up staying. Are Liverpool making the right call by sticking with Arne Slot? 🤔 What does he need to do to get the fans and players back on side?Credit: Stuart Franklin/UEFA/Getty Images Alvaro Arbeloa wants Liverpool target Eduardo Camavinga to stay at Real MadridArbeloa only took charge of the European giants earlier this year after former Liverpool man Xabi Alonso left the role.When in charge of Madrid, Alonso praised Camavinga, calling him a ‘dynamic’ player.As quoted by Managing Madrid, he said: “You saw that he started one play as a 6 and then finished it as a 10, almost reaching our last line of offence.
He’s a very dynamic player with a very good skill set. “So I am very happy about having this because this is the first time I’ve worked with him since I’ve arrived at the club because he hasn’t been available.
He will enter our rotation little by little just like Jude, who is also back and will be very important.”It remains to be seen if Alonso’s successor will still be in charge next season after their Champions League exit and FC Barcelona likely winning La Liga this term.But Arbeloa has now made it clear in an interview this week that he wants the Liverpool target to stay.As per L’Equipe, the Madrid boss said: “He [Camavinga] has my full confidence, the club’s confidence, and the fans’ affection, and I hope he will stay with us for many years to come.” Who should Slot start up front against Crystal Palace? 🤔 Credit: James Gill/Danehouse/Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto/Getty Images If the 23-year-old does end up staying in La Liga, the Reds would have to look elsewhere to strengthen their midfield.Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton might be an option for the Merseyside outfit in the upcoming transfer window.Meanwhile, Liverpool are one of the sides looking at Archie Gray amid Tottenham Hotspur’s battle to avoid Premier League relegation.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox