Manchester United have been linked with a host of midfield reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window, but they should be looking outside of the Premier League for potential targets.
The Red Devils are likely to prioritise adding additional bodies in the middle of the park when the summer window opens, with Casemiro confirming that he's going to be leaving the club at the end of the season.
As a result, United could look to bring in at least one new midfielder, potentially aiming for a big name alongside a cheaper option.
Some of the names linked with a move to Old Trafford include Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton, but we could see the Red Devils head to Europe for reinforcements.
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Man Utd Considering Tchouameni Offer
Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24: Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
According to reports, Manchester United are considering making an offer to sign Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in the summer transfer window.
Madrid are hoping to keep Tchouameni at the club, so it won't be easy for United to secure his signature from the La Liga giants.
The Spanish club are planning to offer Tchouameni a three-year extension on his current contract to deter any potential suitors like United.
The French international, described as a 'superstar' by The Athletic, needs to be United's number one target, even if they struggle to get a deal over the line.
Tchouameni would transform United's midfield, and although it won't be easy for them to convince Madrid to part ways, INEOS and their recruitment team need to at least ask the question.
Tchouameni Needs to be No.1 Target
Aurelien Tchouameni
United have been linked with a host of midfielders ahead of the summer, including Premier League trio Anderson, Baleba, and Wharton.
All three of the aforementioned names are likely to come with inflated price tags, which isn't uncommon when two Premier League clubs are involved in transfer business.
Tchouameni is comfortably better than all three, and, in reality, is likely to cost a similar amount.
The French star might be the most difficult to prise away from his current club, but if United are willing to pay a significant fee to bring in a new midfielder in the summer transfer window, Tchouameni should be the main target.