Overview
- Manchester United have identified Aurelien Tchouaméni as their top midfield target and see him as the ideal long‑term successor to Casemiro, according to multiple reports.
- Real Madrid are said to value Tchouaméni at around €100 million and his contract running to 2028 gives Madrid clear leverage in any sale.
- United have told the player’s representatives that a move to Old Trafford would require him to accept reduced wages compared with his current Real Madrid pay.
- A reported offer of about £70 million is expected to be rejected and club officials planned direct contacts and travel to Madrid to press the case on Tuesday, with no formal green light from Real yet.
- The pursuit comes as United finalise an agreement for Atalanta’s Ederson, INEOS keeps a tight approach to salaries, and the club weighs other midfield alternatives if Madrid remain unwilling to sell.