Aurelien Tchouameni: Ferdinand makes bold claim about United target
Aurelien Tchouameni: Ferdinand makes bold claim about United target Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has assessed the possibility of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni replacing Casemiro at Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder is in the final months of his spell at Old Trafford, and has already announced that he will leave for a fresh adventure this summer. Casemiro turned 34 in February but has rolled back the years this season at the Theatre of Dreams.
The Brazilian was indispensable under former head coach Ruben Amorim, operating in a midfield pivot alongside Bruno Fernandes. When Michael Carrick replaced Amorim as caretaker manager in January, the Red Devils shifted to a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Casemiro retained his importance. He has been outstanding alongside Kobbie Mainoo, and has already scored nine goals this season.
Casemiro Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . United are putting a lot of thought into replacing the Brazilian this summer, and several Premier League midfielders like Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Sandro Tonali have been named as options. A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person has also named Tchouameni as an option for the job.
A long-term target for United United have had their eyes on Tchouameni since his days with Monaco, but the player turned them down to move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2022. Ironically, the Frenchman was signed to replace the departing Casemiro, who moved to Old Trafford that summer. Tchouameni has been a key figure for Real Madrid since his arrival and has retained his place in the starting XI under three managers.
This season, the 26 year old has registered two goals and two assists in 45 games in all competitions, all but three of which have been starts. Aurelien Tchouameni Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . Tchouameni’s recent form has forced United to rekindle their interest in him.