‘I’d be very happy’: Ferdinand reacts to news he’s hearing out of Man Utd over £70m deal that’s now ‘possible’
‘I’d be very happy’: Ferdinand reacts to news he’s hearing out of Man Utd over £70m deal that’s now ‘possible’ Rio Ferdinand has reacted to reports claiming Manchester United could be in the mix for Aurelien Tchouameni this summer. Ahead of their monumental task of replacing Casemiro, the Real Madrid star has been mooted as an option. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Aurelien Tchouameni: The state of play United first established their interest in Tchouameni all the way back in 2022 , when he had become one of the most sought-after midfield talents in Europe following a stellar two-year spell with AS Monaco. Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Yet, as is the case for plenty of coveted youngsters, he opted for a switch to the Spanish giants, joining in an £86 million deal on a six-year contract.
Now that he’s about to enter the penultimate season of his terms, United have begun contemplating whether they could prise the 26-year-old from the Santiago Bernabeu in the coming months. Tchouameni’s record in all competitions for Madrid Tchouameni deemed a feasible target for United United expert Andy Mitten actually revealed that, based on his understanding of the situation, a deal for Tchouameni would be ‘possible’ this year . Los Blancos are poised to undergo a midfield overhaul of their own in the aftermath of what looks to be another rare trophyless campaign, and the French international’s place isn’t guaranteed if new additions are brought in.
It’s thought a deal could cost around £70m . Considering United have reportedly been quoted as much as £125m for Elliot Anderson, meeting Madrid’s demands for Tchouameni seems a no-brainer. What Ferdinand had to say about Tchouameni links Reacting to the speculation on his Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, the former Red said: “Tchouameni would be great, but is he available?
I don’t know if he’s available. His experience is huge. “I think he speaks English as well, so that’s not an issue.