Manchester United undeterred in pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder despite renewal agreement | OneFootball

According to journalist Samuel Luckhurst, Premier League giants Manchester United have made a formal enquiry into the availability of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

The Red Devils have initiated contact to ascertain the Spanish capital club’s current stance on the player, refusing to be deterred by intense widespread reports indicating that the French international has already agreed a long-term contract extension in Spain.

Manchester United undeterred

As per the report, the Manchester United sporting hierarchy is deliberately pressing forward with their pursuit of Tchouameni despite the media landscape suggesting the door is firmly closed.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the 26-year-old midfield anchor had reached a complete agreement to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2031, significantly increasing his wage packet.

Manchester United remain keen. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

However, because Real Madrid have yet to make any official institutional announcement regarding the renewal, Manchester United view the situation as an active testing ground.

Manager Michael Carrick is determined to spearhead an elite midfield rebuild ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Having already completed deals for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, Tchouameni is seen as the dream marquee signing.

The Rodri factor and Mourinho’s plans

The landscape in Madrid remains highly fluid following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid’s newly appointed head coach, Jose Mourinho, had originally planned to retain Tchouameni as a permanent tactical pillar for the upcoming domestic season.

Nevertheless, the transfer dynamic could become complicated by Real Madrid’s rapidly intensifying interest in Manchester City’s world champion midfielder, Rodri.

Mourinho wants Rodri. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Should Florentino Perez choose to commit financial resources to lure sign the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner, the board may be forced to consider substantial player sales to balance the books.

Eduardo Camavinga has been firmly touted as the preferred candidate to be sold, but he continues to refuse to leave, which could force the club to consider Tchouameni’s departure.

Realising that Real Madrid might open the exit door to generate immediate capital, Manchester United are positioning themselves to act swiftly if an opportunity develops over the coming weeks.