La Liga side poised to sell world-class superstar for 77m, United have struck midfield gold – report

France’s super attack is receiving all the attention at the World Cup, proving to be a nightmare for defenders on the biggest stage. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Bradley Barcola are all enjoying prolific campaigns. However, it is Les Bleus‘ often overlooked midfield that forms the foundation for the side to take control. Manchester United are understood to be keen on signing their most reliable midfielder. Aurelien Tchouameni not part of Jose Mourinho’s plans Aurelien Tchouameni, who often takes on the armband when Kylian Mbappe is not on the pitch, has quietly become France’s leader at the back. Tchouameni consistently receives the ball from defenders before finding his more adventurous teammates. The 6’2″ star is a dominant presence in the middle of the park and is excellent at defending in transition. However, The Athletic recently reported that Jose Mourinho wants to bring in a creative midfielder, potentially opening the exit door for Tchouameni. It is believed a departure in midfield is “seen as necessary to make room” for his preferred choice. Meanwhile, The Athletic’s Andy Mitten has revealed that although the 26-year-old is happy in the Spanish capital, he would also be happy to join Manchester United should Real decide to part ways with him. Now, a report in Spain suggests Tchouameni’s exit from the Santiago Bernabeu has become a very real possibility. Real Madrid considering Aurelien Tchouameni sale According to ESPN journalist Rodra P (via UtdDistrict), Real Madrid are “seriously considering selling” United target Tchouameni this summer. Moreover, it is claimed the La Liga giants will demand €90 million (£77m) for the Champions League-winning midfielder. 🚨| Real Madrid are seriously considering SELLING #mufc target Aurélien Tchouaméni this summer. They will demand £77M for him. [@Rodra10_97 via @theMadridZone] pic.twitter.com/iytXiXSJDm — UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) July 2, 2026 Mourinho might not favour Tchouameni’s profile but United are in the market for exactly the kind of defensive monster needed to fill the void left by Casemiro. Fabrizio Romano has previously underlined that the Real star is “a dream signing for Man United, they love the player.” However, his salary is considered too high. Given how much Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have spent to land the likes of Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, United should not think twice about offering a lucrative deal to lure arguably the best number six in Europe. Featured image Denis Doyle via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!