The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and Aurélien Tchouaméni remains a key figure for the French national team. The 26-year-old talent might even face Morocco in the quarter-finals, though his participation is currently uncertain due to a minor physical setback. Concurrently, the Bleus midfielder finds himself at the center of transfer speculation concerning his tenure at Real Madrid. Reports suggest Manchester United is actively pursuing the French international in the transfer market. Yet, the Madrid club seems to have already determined its position on any potential departure for Aurélien Tchouaméni.

«Aurélien Tchouaméni considered the perfect midfield acquisition» for Manchester United

“For Real Madrid, the only viable path to signing a new midfielder involves offloading some existing players. This is precisely why there are so many inquiries surrounding Aurélien Tchouaméni. What I can confirm is that at Manchester United, Aurélien Tchouaméni is viewed as the ideal midfield signing. The situation hinges on two critical aspects. Firstly, his salary, given Tchouaméni commands a substantial wage at Real Madrid,” a prominent transfer market analyst recently explained.

«Manchester United not close to securing Real Madrid’s approval»

“Manchester United has already conveyed to Aurélien Tchouaméni’s representatives that the only way for him to join the club is by accepting a revised salary package. The second condition involves Real Madrid’s stance. Currently, Manchester United is far from receiving any indication or ‘green light’ from Real Madrid. They have not received any communication from the Spanish club suggesting a willingness to enter negotiations for a potential agreement,” the market expert further detailed. The saga continues.