Manchester United handed fresh chance to sign Real Madrid star in January

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·6 September 2026

Manchester United handed fresh chance to sign Real Madrid star in January

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for the Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni during the summer transfer window.

However, the French International ended up staying at the Spanish club. It seems the player is still very much on the Premier League club’s radar, and he might be available in January. The player has struggled with injuries, and manager Jose Mourinho is frustrated by his fitness concerns.

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Aurelien Tchouameni to be sold?

According to reports via CaughtOffside, Real Madrid might be willing to cash in on the player in January. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will come forward with an offer. They have already invested in multiple central midfielders this summer, and signing Tchouameni would be a bit of a surprise.

They should look to invest in another quality striker and left-back first. They have already signed players like Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans during the summer transfer window.

Tchouameni would improve Man United

There is no doubt that the Real Madrid midfielder is a top-class player, and he could be an asset for Manchester United. However, Manchester United have other pressing needs, and it remains to be seen what they decide.

Meanwhile, selling a player like Tchouameni mid-season would be uncharacteristic of Real Madrid. They will be hoping to fight for major trophies, and the Frenchman could still be a valuable option. Any move might have to wait until the summer window. Even then, Manchester United would have to pay a premium for a player of his quality. The midfielder is at the peak of his career, and Real Madrid are likely to demand a substantial amount of money for him.