United ready to meet asking price to reach agreement for superstar midfielder, deal progressing rapidly – report

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is edging closer to a move to Manchester United, according to reports. Earlier today, The Athletic claimed that United are “ready” if Real decide to sell Tchouameni. It is understood Los Blancos would prefer to make sales before funding further arrivals, and United have held talks to ascertain their stance. Now, a report suggests United are at an advanced stage of securing the services of Tchouameni. Manchester United ready to pay Aurelien Tchouameni asking price According to Bernabeu Digital, the sale of Aurelien Tchouameni is “progressing rapidly”, with Real Madrid now considering signing his replacement. It is claimed Tchouameni’s move to Manchester United seems closer than ever to becoming a reality. The Premier League giants are reportedly prepared to meet Real’s financial demands to land their “dream” target. However, the Spanish outlet underlines that it will ultimately be the player’s decision that determines whether or not the deal goes through. Real, meanwhile, consider Tchouameni’s departure as a distinct possibility, and “in recent hours work has already begun on identifying his replacement.” The Spanish powerhouses are keen on signing Manchester City’s Rodri to replace the Frenchman, having been left impressed with the Spaniard’s performances at the World Cup. Aurelien Tchouameni to demand Casemiro level wages Tchouameni is an exceptional defensive midfielder, whose biggest strength is his ball-winning ability. The 6’2″ midfield dynamo employs his long legs, imposing frame, aerial ability, and positional intelligence to shield the backline. Aurelien Tchouameni Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesStartsGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played La Liga33311-8-2,623′ UEFA Champions League1313113-1,125′ Supercopa22—-180′ Copa del Rey10-1–13′ Total49462211-3,941′ Needless to say, United would have to do some work to tempt the Champions League-winning midfielder into moving to the Theatre of Dreams. A separate report revealed that Tchouameni would command a similar fee and salary to Casemiro, who left Real for United in a £60m up-front deal on wages of £350,000 a week in 2022. Featured image Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey 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!