Real Madrid are now ‘moving forward with the signing’ of Rodri, paving the way for Aurelien Tchouameni to be sold.
That’s according to Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, who adds that Rodri making the switch from Manchester City will force the Real Madrid board’s hand into facilitating a departure.
Aurelien Tchouameni: The state of play
He adds that when Madrid decided to extend Tchouameni’s contract through to June 2031, they had not planned to pursue a deal for the City talisman.
🚨El Real Madrid avanza en el fichaje de Rodri. Su llegada necesariamente conllevará alguna salida. La situación de Tchouameni, recién renovado, podría cambiar. Cuando el Madrid renovó al francés, no había planes para fichar a Rodri. pic.twitter.com/bXEC63TW1k
— Ramón Álvarez de Mon (@Ramon_AlvarezMM) July 30, 2026
It’s anticipated that a midfielder will have to make way once he officially signs, and the European heavyweights will be keen to command as high a fee as possible, given they’re also finalising the arrival of Yan Diomande in a £115 million deal.
Federico Valverde is poised to become club captain following the departure of Dani Carvajal, so he won’t be going anywhere, while Eduardo Camavinga, while still an undeniably valuable asset, would not generate a fee like his counterpart Tchouameni would.
Aurelien Tchouameni vs Barcelona
Masterclass pic.twitter.com/Cg53Vv7zTw
— Omar 🇦🇪 (@RmcfOmar) October 27, 2025
MUFC waiting on green light to move for Tchouameni
To make matters easier for Madrid, they know that Manchester United are waiting in the wings, hoping to strike up a deal for Tchouameni.
Their interest dates back to his time at AS Monaco, where he began really making a name for himself as one of the hottest midfield prospects in Europe.
Los Blancos were able to win the race for his signature, signing him for £85m back in 2022.
The 26-year-old has since gone on to win a Champions League title, La Liga and a host of other major accolades.
Although he wouldn’t ever push to leave the Santiago Bernabeu, United insider Andy Mitten is of the belief that Tchouameni would be open to playing for the Red Devils.
He would round off INEOS’ long-awaited overhaul in the middle of the park, joining Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and Michael Carrick’s new recruits in M16.
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Isabel, 25, is a football writer who has previously gained experience in the industry as the editor of Stretty News, along with work on Caught Offside, Last Word on Football and Give Me Sport. She is now the editor of UtdReport.
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