Manchester United don begin serious planning for summer transfer window, and one big name dey top their list. Na Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni dem dey monitor well well as dem wan address their midfield problem.
After United focus on attackers and goalkeeper last year, this time around midfield na their priority. Dem wan bring in at least two new midfielders, especially as Casemiro dey set to leave at season end.
Tchouameni, wey be 26-year-old French international, don become one of the most effective midfield players for world football. United show interest for am before when he leave Monaco for 2022, but the player choose Real Madrid instead.
Now, situation fit change. Real Madrid just dey face disappointing season wey go likely end without any trophy, and summer of change dey promise for Bernabeu. Dem dey reportedly open to sizeable offers for some players.
The midfielder contract no go expire until 2028, and Real even dey think about extending am. But if Real decide to pursue Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who dem admire well, that fit open door for United to move for Tchouameni.
Spanish reports suggest say Real fit even listen to offers for Tchouameni clubmate and international teammate, Eduardo Camavinga, as another way to raise funds.
United dey look at other options too. Nottingham Forest Elliot Anderson dey their radar, but Manchester City dey lead race for am. Forest dey demand at least £100 million for the England midfielder.
Crystal Palace Adam Wharton another player wey United scout heavily, but dem think say his playing style too similar to Kobbie Mainoo own. Mainoo dey close to signing new lucrative contract with United.
Other names wey dey surface include Brighton Carlos Baleba and Newcastle Sandro Tonali, though Tonali chances dey reduce as United dey assess other options.
United qualification for Champions League go affect their transfer plans. Michael Carrick side dey close to sealing return to Europe elite club competition after two years absence.
Victory over Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday go leave United needing just one positive result from their remaining four games to confirm qualification.
United want make sure any new arrivals complement wetin dem already get for squad. Dem no wan bring players wey go duplicate roles or no fit work well together.
Tchouameni enter his prime years now and go be key player for France at this summer World Cup. He already be World Cup runner-up and don win Champions League and La Liga during his four years for Madrid.
The transfer market go hot this summer, and United ready to spend. But dem must get their combinations right as dem try rebuild their midfield for next season.
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