Manchester United inquire about Real Madrid Tchouaméni

Manchester United have made a late-summer enquiry to Real Madrid regarding the potential transfer of French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, despite reports the player has already agreed to a new long-term contract with the Spanish club. The approach, made on July 22, underscores United's continued search for a defensive midfielder following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans earlier in the window.

According to multiple reports, United's recruitment team, led by co-owners INEOS, contacted Real Madrid to determine if a deal for the 26-year-old remains feasible. The club is said to view Tchouaméni as an ideal candidate to succeed Casemiro, fitting their preferred age profile and playing style. The enquiry is understood to be exploratory, with United seeking clarity on the player's situation after widespread speculation that he had signed a new contract extension with Real Madrid until 2031.

However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated definitively on July, 23 that Tchouaméni has already signed the new deal and will remain at the Bernabéu. Romano emphasized that new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho personally advocated for keeping the French international, who is...