Real Madrid rule out the sale of Manchester United target, working on contract renewal

Real Madrid rule out the sale of Manchester United target, working on contract renewal As already confirmed , Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as their ideal replacement for Casemiro. The Premier League club have monitored the 26-year-old for some time, but prising the French midfielder away from the Santiago Bernabeu appears to be an extremely difficult task. That is because, as reported by SPORT , Real Madrid remain firm in their stance that Tchouameni is not for sale. Real Madrid’s Position Is Clear With Casemiro having left Old Trafford and uncertainty also surrounding Manuel Ugarte’s future, Manchester United are searching for a new defensive midfielder to anchor the team. Tchouameni has emerged as one of their preferred targets thanks to his performances at Real Madrid, where he has gradually established himself as a key figure after arriving from AS Monaco in 2022. Not for sale. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) However, Real Madrid have informed Manchester United that they are not interested in negotiating for the French international. Tchouameni remains under contract until 2028 and has a €1 billion release clause, underlining the club’s determination to keep him. The Merengues would only consider a sale if the player himself requested to leave, similar to the circumstances surrounding Casemiro’s move to Manchester United in 2022. Even in that scenario, the Spanish capital giants would demand a fee of at least €120 million. Mourinho counts on Tchouameni The report further states that new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is said to view Tchouameni as an important part of his plans. That further reduces the likelihood of a transfer, with the Portuguese coach eager to build his midfield around the Frenchman. Mourinho is counting on Tchouameni. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) The financial side would also be complicated for Manchester United, as Tchouameni is already among Real Madrid’s highest earners, receiving around €15.5 million per year including bonuses. Contract extension in the works Rather than preparing for a departure, Real Madrid are believed to be working on extending Tchouameni’s contract. Initial discussions have reportedly begun over a new deal that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031 while rewarding him with an improved salary. For now, Manchester United may admire Tchouameni from afar, but convincing either the player or Real Madrid to part ways looks like a formidable challenge.