Aurelien Tchouaméni is “in play”, the defensive midfielder who has previously been “untouchable” at Real Madrid. In recent months, there have been reports that the royal club is working on renewal in midfield, especially after what looks to end with the second season in a row without titles. First there were signals that Real were opening up for sale, then that the 26-year-old was holding on to the door frame at the Bernabeu to stay. Last week, the BBC reported an opening, where Manchester United are in a good position to take advantage of a unique opportunity. That was last week.

The French international has 191 appearances in the Real Madrid shirt, but in the last six months there have been reports from Spain that the Real management is thinking hard about selling the 26-year-old this summer. It is known that Real are looking to bring in Rodri and Enzo Fernandez, a clear signal that Tshcouaméni’s position at Real has weakened. According to The Telegraph , there is strong interest at Manchester United, with the Premier League club closely monitoring the Frenchman’s situation.

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The current season looks set to be a trophyless one for Real Madrid, and according to BBC Sport, this could lead to turbulent times this summer. Here, a big Tchouaméni bid from United could tempt Florentino Perez and co. to sell.

But according to Footmercato , it will not be the defensive midfielder who is put up for sale. The French media claims Real Madrid are responding by making clear the offer of a contract extension beyond 2028, with a baked in salary increase. The French international has recently been a regular in Alvaro Arbeloas’ starting eleven, the 26-year-old will continue to play, it is reported.

Last week, hyperactive transfer journalist Romano reported that Camavinga has sent signals that he intends to stay at Madrid and do absolutely everything possible to convince the Real Madrid boss that he should stay at Los Blancos. Now he will get the opportunity.

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For Manchester United, on the other hand, it will be a lost, unique opportunity.