Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they look to strengthen their midfield options this summer.
The Red Devils have been left short in central midfield following Casemiro’s departure at the end of last season and Manuel Ugarte’s long-term injury sustained at the World Cup.
According to The Athletic correspondent Mario Cortegana, Manchester United “like” Tchouameni and the Frenchman could be made available for transfer by Real Madrid this summer.
Jose Mourinho’s side have already invested heavily in new arrivals this year and are expected to continue doing business, though player sales remain necessary to balance the books.
Eduardo Camavinga, who had been considered a potential departure, does not want to leave the Spanish capital, which has shifted Madrid’s focus toward finding a buyer for Tchouameni instead.
Transfermarkt values the French midfielder at £60 million, a fee that would represent a significant but arguably worthwhile outlay for a player of his proven quality at the highest level.
Tchouameni spent four years at the Bernabeu as Casemiro’s replacement following the Brazilian’s move to Old Trafford in 2022, and he delivered consistently strong performances throughout that period.
Among his most notable achievements at Madrid was winning the Champions League in 2024, cementing his reputation as one of the world’s top defensive midfielders during his time in Spain.
Compared directly to Casemiro, Tchouameni is considered significantly more mobile, capable of tracking loose balls and distributing possession effectively from deep midfield positions.
His potential partnership alongside Ederson in Manchester United’s double pivot is seen as a genuinely exciting prospect that could give the club real defensive solidity and control in midfield.
Tchouameni’s contract at Real Madrid runs until 2028, meaning this summer presents the Spanish club with one of their best remaining opportunities to recoup a strong transfer fee for the player.
Whether Tchouameni himself would be open to a move to Old Trafford remains a key question, particularly given that Camavinga’s decision to stay put shows players are not always eager to leave the Bernabeu.
United are expected to announce the signing of Ederson imminently, and adding Tchouameni would further signal the club’s serious intent to compete at the top level under Mourinho’s management.