Manchester United ready move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni
Manchester United are preparing a substantial bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they look to reinforce their squad following the departure of Casemiro.
The Premier League club remain eager to recruit another central player after Manuel Ugarte sustained an untimely injury.
According to El Larguero journalist Anton Meana, the Old Trafford hierarchy have definitively identified their primary target.
Manchester United are ready to make a serious move to sign Real Madrid sensation Aurelien Tchouameni.
The France international had previously been viewed as unattainable after recently agreeing a new contract at the Bernabeu.
Domino effect in the Spanish capital
That recent extension does not necessarily preclude a summer departure, with the European champions exploring several high-profile additions of their own.
The La Liga outfit are currently tracking Manchester City midfielder Rodri and preparing a lucrative swoop for Yan Diomande.
These potential arrivals could easily push the highly-rated midfielder down the pecking order in the Spanish capital.
The former Monaco man would reportedly be open to an English switch if informed he is surplus to requirements, although his preference is to continue playing in Spain.
Rebuilding the Old Trafford engine room
United chiefs are hoping to convince the defensive linchpin to embrace a new challenge while simultaneously negotiating a fair fee with his current employers.
The Manchester club have already committed a combined £83m to bring in Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans during a remarkably busy transfer window.
Adding the combative Frenchman to that newly formed unit would provide the ideal tactical replacement for the departed Casemiro.
His elite ball-winning abilities would also release the creative burden currently placed upon Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo.
The club have actively bolstered their wider squad depth elsewhere, adding goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer alongside young winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham.