Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United would be ready to move for Aurélien Tchouaméni if Real Madrid open the door. The problem is that Madrid have not done that yet, and Romano says Tchouaméni’s salary is also a major obstacle for United.
United's interest and Madrid's stance
Romano was clear on TEAMtalk: “Man Utd would love Tchouameni. Man Utd consider Tchouameni a fantastic player.” He added that Madrid are “yet to open doors to an exit of Aurelien Tchouameni”, and later said the midfielder is “on a very big salary”.
That is why this still sits in the same bracket as interest rather than progress. Romano also said United would be ready “to try and understand the situation” if Madrid changed their position, but the financial side is already a problem.
Why United can keep watching
United’s midfield rebuild is already under way. They have signed Ederson Silva from Atalanta for around £38m, they are rebuilding after Casemiro’s exit on a free transfer, and they have been linked with as many as three arrivals in midfield.
The wider picture is simple enough. United finished 3rd in the Premier League on 71 points, while Madrid finished 2nd in La Liga on 86 points, so neither club is operating from the same pressure point. United need additions and have a clear interest in Tchouaméni, but Madrid still control the door. The move stays live because the player is admired. It stays difficult because the salary is high and Madrid have not invited an exit.
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