Manchester United are in talks to sign Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid.
After reaching an agreement with Ederson, the Red Devils continued to set their sights on Bernabeu to find a worthy successor to the position left vacant by Casemiro in Michael Carrick's squad.
The midfield overhaul at Old Trafford is entering its most crucial phase. Following Casemiro's departure, the enormous void left by the Brazilian midfielder has forced Manchester United to work at full capacity in the transfer market. According to the latest developments, the top target for Michael Carrick's team is Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid.
Michael Carrick's midfield rebuilding plan
Upgrading the backbone of the team is a top priority for the Red Devils this summer. Manchester United have actually made significant progress by agreeing terms to sign Ederson from Atalanta. The deal is expected to be officially completed as soon as the midfielder finishes his World Cup campaign with the Brazilian national team.
However, Ederson alone is not enough. The club's management plans to bring in at least one more top-class midfielder, or even two if Manuel Ugarte leaves the club. This cautious approach shows Carrick's ambition to build a more stable system of control and interception for next season.
A turning point from missed targets.
Before focusing all their efforts on Tchouameni, Manchester United considered several other options. Elliot Anderson was once on the shortlist, but Manchester City showed a clear advantage in the race to sign this talented player. The Red Devils then turned their attention to Mateus Fernandes, but financial obstacles arose.
Despite West Ham's relegation, the club insisted on a price tag of £80 million for the Portuguese midfielder. Furthermore, interference from Tottenham Hotspur complicated the deal and made it more expensive than expected. This context prompted the Old Trafford club to open negotiations with representatives from Real Madrid.
Aurelien Tchouameni: The perfect piece for a tactical system.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Real Madrid may be willing to sit down for negotiations to secure reinvestment funds. Notably, Manchester United are said to have spoken with Tchouameni's agent just before the dressing room turmoil between the midfielder and Federico Valverde.
From a professional standpoint, Tchouameni is the kind of player every coach dreams of:
- Superior physical condition:Standing at 1.88 meters tall, he possesses exceptional aerial ability and defensive shielding skills.
- Versatility:Not just a pure defensive midfielder (DM), the 26-year-old also plays well in a box-to-box role and is willing to drop back to play centre-back when his team is short of players.
- Ultimate experience:His class has been honed through the biggest matches in the Champions League and while wearing the national team's colors.
Currently, Tchouameni is valued at around £60 million on Transfermarkt and is about to enter the final two years of his contract. This is considered a reasonable figure for a player at the peak of his career. However, convincing Real Madrid to release him during this transfer window remains a major challenge for Manchester United's top negotiators.