Aurelien Tchouameni: Man United identify Real Madrid star as Plan B
Aurelien Tchouameni: Man United identify Real Madrid star as Plan B Manchester United’s search for a successor to Casemiro has seen them plan to replicate the transfer that brought the 34-year-old enforcer to Old Trafford, according to a bombshell new report. Madrid’s Midfield Monster The Telegraph reveals the Red Devils are “keeping a close eye” on Aurelien Tchouameni’s increasingly uncertain situation with Real Madrid. The France international moved to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2022 after completing a €100 million switch from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.
Manchester United expressed interest that summer, but were outbid by the LaLiga giant, which ultimately led to Casemiro ‘s capture late in the same window. Now, INEOS appear ready to rectify this mistake from the past after identifying Tchouameni as a leading target to once again take the reins from the Brazilian behemoth, who will leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign. Despite a remarkable upturn in form, the club’s hierarchy decided against triggering a twelve-month extension in Casemiro’s costly contract, with both parties mutually agreeing on an exit in May.
Tchouameni faces uncertainty over his future in Madrid as reports from Spain indicate Los Blancos may cash in on the France international to fund a move for Manchester City maestro Rodri. Enzo Fernandez, dropped by Liam Rosenior for Chelsea’s crunch clash with Manchester United, is another name on their wish list. “Rodri is out of contract at the end of next season and City have offered him a new deal, but if Real opt to formalise their interest in the 29-year-old it could open the door for United to move for Tchouameni,” The Telegraph contends.
INEOS’ primary target to revamp their stalling engine room, with Manuel Ugarte also set to be on the chopping block this summer, is Elliot Anderson. However, their noisy neighbours at the Etihad are understood to be leading the race to secure the Nottingham Forest talisman’s signature. Out of Reach The Telegraph claims Forest will demand “at least £100m for the England midfielder, and their prospects of getting that will be boosted if they avoid relegation.
” Morgan Gibbs-White’s hat-trick propelled the Tricky Trees to a pivotal 4-1 rout over Burnley on Sunday, a win which may prove crucial in the hunt for survival. The report acknowledges Manchester United “rate Anderson highly” but concludes this exorbitant fee presents a “significant obstacle” for the club’s summer budget. Similarly, the wage packet on offer in the blue half of Manchester is one INEOS are unlikely to be able to match.