The price for greatness is high, and Manchester United now knows the cost of their ambition. Reports indicate the English club must pay a massive €180 million transfer fee if they wish to bring Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Old Trafford. The French international is currently representing his country at the 2026 World Cup, and his current club has no desire to see him leave.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The interest from Manchester is old and deep. According to insider Graeme Bailey, contact with the player's representatives began back in April. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano later confirmed that Tchouameni remains the ultimate midfield target for the Premier League side. Journalists close to the situation suggest the player would only consider the move if the Spanish giants explicitly state he is no longer required.
Real Madrid holds all the cards in this game. New manager Jose Mourinho wants the midfielder to remain in Spain. According to Spanish journalist Miguel Serrano, the club will only listen to offers that reach the €180 million mark. It is an intentional barrier meant to deter suitors, as the hierarchy in Madrid values the 26-year-old too highly to let him go easily.
While the pursuit of the Frenchman remains difficult, United's co-owners, INEOS, have not stayed idle. The club has already secured a deal for Brazilian defensive midfielder Ederson Silva. The Brazil international, who also featured in the 2026 World Cup, is on the verge of officially joining the squad pending the final part of his medical examination.
A second major midfield reinforcement is also near completion. Based on reporting from David Ornstein, Manchester United reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign 22-year-old midfielder Andrey Santos. The deal is worth a guaranteed £48 million with an additional £2 million in easily achievable add-ons, alongside a 10 percent sell-on clause. The player has received permission to undergo his medical after personal terms were quickly settled.