Manchester United inform Real Madrid mainstay they cannot match his current salary – Romano

Manchester United inform Real Madrid mainstay they cannot match his current salary – Romano Manchester United’s hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni remain distant despite the Frenchman being viewed as the club’s ideal midfield addition. According to recent information from Fabrizio Romano , Manchester United have already informed people close to the Real Madrid midfielder that they are unable to match the wages he currently earns at the Santiago Bernabeu. That financial reality has become one of the biggest barriers standing in the way of a potential Aurelien Tchouameni Manchester United transfer. United view Tchouameni as Casemiro replacement The admiration for Tchouameni within Old Trafford is well established.  The French international is considered a world-class talent and a player capable of becoming the long-term successor to Casemiro. With the Premier League side continuing their rebuild, they believe the Manchester United midfield target possesses the quality, physicality and tactical awareness needed to strengthen the centre of the pitch. Man United cannot afford to match Tchouameni’s salary. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) However, salary expectations have already complicated the operation. Manchester United have made it clear that any move would require a different wage structure, as they cannot offer the same financial package available to the midfielder at Real Madrid. At this stage, though, there is little expectation that Tchouameni would consider lowering his current earnings, making the possibility of an agreement highly unlikely. Real Madrid have no intention of opening negotiations The second challenge facing Manchester United concerns Real Madrid’s position on the player. The Spanish giants have not granted permission for negotiations to begin and there has been no indication that they are prepared to discuss a transfer. Real Madrid have no interest in losing Tchouameni. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Current plans at the Bernabeu suggest that Real Madrid would only look at signing another midfielder if departures occur within the squad.  Even then, exits involving players such as Nico Paz or Dani Ceballos are not considered enough to create the necessary room for further changes. For now, Real Madrid transfer news points towards stability in midfield rather than a major sale. Despite the interest from England, Tchouameni remains an important figure within the squad, and there is no pressure from Madrid to cash in. That leaves Manchester United in a waiting position, hoping circumstances eventually change.