Arsenal and Manchester United have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports.
The Premier League champions are said to have identified the Rennes starlet as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.
Camavinga’s current contract runs until 2022, but the Ligue 1 side will not want to risk losing him for nothing at the end of next season.
Real Madrid are among the youngster’s admirers, but Liverpool, Arsenal and United will each hope to bring him to the Premier League.
Camavinga, who has been likened to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, burst onto the scene in 2019 aged 16.
“Camavinga can play next year in the Premier League," Jonathan Barnett, the player’s agent, said recently.
"He is that good. Whether he will or not, I don't know. His background is tough if you know what he went through as a refugee. But his character is amazingly strong.
“He is not your average 18-year-old. Playing in front of 100,00 people is not going to scare him. He's a lovely boy and I think he's going to be a superstar.
“Eduardo will have a choice of a lot of clubs if Rennes decide to release him.
“They will be one of the four of five clubs in the world he might go to. Eduardo would love to play for a top club.”
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