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Manchester United have made an enquiry over an Aurelien Tchouameni transfer from Real Madrid. The Red Devils remain interested despite reports that the France international has agreed a new contract in Spain.
Samuel Luckhurst reports that United have contacted Real Madrid about the midfielder. However, the Spanish club have not encouraged formal negotiations at this stage.
Tchouameni’s current contract runs until June 2028. Several reports claim he has agreed an extension until 2031, although Real Madrid have not officially announced the deal.
New manager Jose Mourinho planned to keep the 26-year-old as a key part of his midfield. However, Madrid’s growing interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri could change the situation.
#mufc have enquired about Aurelien Tchouameni. United not deterred by reports he has agreed a new extension at Real Madrid and there hasn’t been a formal announcement yet. Mourinho planned on keeping Tchouameni but Rodri-Madrid links have ramped up since Spain won the World Cup.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) July 22, 2026
Aurelien Tchouameni transfer remains difficult
United want a specialist defensive midfielder following Casemiro’s departure. Tchouameni would provide physical strength, defensive awareness and experience at the highest level.
Michael Carrick has already added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to his midfield. However, neither player naturally fills the deeper role previously occupied by Casemiro.
ReadManUtd previously covered reports that Tchouameni had agreed a new Real Madrid contract. The lack of an official announcement appears to have encouraged United to make another enquiry.
Real Madrid would still hold a strong negotiating position. Tchouameni joined from Monaco in 2022 and remains one of Europe’s leading defensive midfielders.
United must also discover whether the player would consider leaving the Bernabeu. He has not publicly pushed for a move and recently helped France reach the World Cup semi-finals.
The Aurelien Tchouameni transfer would represent a major statement from United. However, Mourinho’s stance and the reported extension make an agreement difficult unless Madrid complete a move for Rodri.
James Chettle is a journalism graduate from the University of Liverpool with a strong passion for football and digital sports media. A lifelong Chelsea supporter, James manages dedicated social media pages for fellow Blues fans, giving him a close understanding of supporter culture and the conversations that matter most to audiences. Alongside his Chelsea-focused work, he writes across the Dave.Sport network, covering West Ham United, Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Manchester United. His journalism spans breaking news, transfers, match analysis and the wider stories shaping clubs across the Premier League.
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