Manchester United are not slowing down this summer. After locking in Matheus Cunha and chasing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, the club’s transfer strategy is beginning to shift again—this time, toward midfield.
The Red Devils have made strengthening their attack the first job of the window. But now, attention is turning to the engine room.
With Ruben Amorim’s future still under careful review after last year’s results, there is pressure to get this window exactly right.
And so, in a bold twist, United are looking at a player already known for his calm, power, and ability to anchor a midfield at the very top level.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, are not a club that lets key figures leave easily.
Especially under Xabi Alonso, who has already made it clear he has a vision for the team. One that relies on tactical structure and balance in midfield.
The player United want is seen by Alonso as one of the main building blocks in that plan.
He was even used in multiple roles during the Club World Cup, showing off his ability to slot in at centre-back and midfield when needed.
Earlier this summer, Transfer News Live reported that Liverpool were also closely watching this player.
However, it is now United who appear to be pushing hardest, with talks of a €90 million bid gathering pace.
According to DefensaCentral, the man at the heart of this surprise move is none other than Aurelien Tchouameni.
The Frenchman is considered “untouchable” in Madrid, but that will not stop United from trying.
After the PSG disaster in the Club World Cup, no Real Madrid player is safe.
There will be strong repercussions as the Spanish giants will not accept such results at such a grand stage.
Whether Real Madrid accept remains to be seen. For now, the ball is firmly in their court.
But if United land Tchouameni, it would be one of the biggest shocks of the summer.
