Manchester United have potentially received a green light to complete their dream midfield transfer this summer.
According to The Athletic, Real Madrid are confident an agreement can be reached with Manchester City to sign Rodri in this transfer window.
Madrid are likely to offload one of their midfield stars to create space for Rodri.
It has been widely reported that Man United are seriously interested in Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni.
Rodri’s arrival could completely reshape Real Madrid’s midfield hierarchy and hand United the opportunity they have been waiting for.
Tchouameni could be on his way to Old Trafford
The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the finest defensive midfielders in Europe since arriving from AS Monaco in 2022.
He possesses exactly the qualities INEOS have been searching for as they continue rebuilding the midfield under head coach Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils have already strengthened the midfield with the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
Having Tchouameni as their marquee midfield signing could help United challenge for the Premier League title if they make a strong start to the season.
The Frenchman is a physically dominant midfielder with outstanding positional awareness.
His arrival would also allow Kobbie Mainoo greater attacking freedom while providing defensive security.
Very few players available in the market fit that profile better than Tchouameni.
There could be concerns around the transfer fee and the wages required to lure him to Old Trafford.
However, if Madrid are ready to cash in, INEOS must move quickly and decisively.
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