Real Madrid have not opened the door on potential exit for Manchester United target – Romano | OneFootball

Real Madrid are making some notable changes to their squad this summer, with four signings already secured and more expected to be on the way.

Naturally, there will need to be some cuts to the existing squad so that the club can free up room for the new arrivals.

Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, and Raul Asencio seem bound for the exit doors, while reports have suggested that one of Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga could also leave.

Tchouameni, in particular, is attracting strong interest from Premier League giants Manchester United, who are on the lookout for a replacement for Casemiro.

Real Madrid not actively pursuing Tchouameni sale

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have not yet opened the door to an exit for Tchouameni this summer.

Real Madrid are not actively trying to sell Tchouameni. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Up until this point, there has been no direct contact between Real Madrid and Manchester United regarding the French international.

At the same time, Los Blancos have not told the midfielder’s camp that they are looking to part ways with him.

Furthermore, there will be financial challenges involved for Manchester United to sign Tchouameni, as not only would he command a huge transfer fee, but he is also on a very high salary.

So unless something major changes, a departure from the Santiago Bernabeu appears unlikely for the former AS Monaco ace.

What role will Tchouameni have under Mourinho?

Tchouameni has been a permanent fixture in the Madrid midfield. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

During his time at Real Madrid, Tchouameni has become a key player for the team under all the coaches he has played – be it Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, or Alvaro Arbeloa.

However, whether he retains that status under incoming manager Jose Mourinho remains to be seen in the upcoming season.

As reported, the Portuguese tactician intends to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation during his second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.

And, he sees Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde as his two most important pillars in midfield.

So, the likes of Tchouameni, Camavinga, Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and the other midfielder that Real Madrid plan to sign will be competing for the remaining one spot in midfield.