Man Utd information: Aurelien Tchouameni £70m switch increase as rivals withdraw from race
Manchester United’s victory at Chelsea put Michael Carrick’s side in good standing to return to the Champions League, which will be a boost to their chances of signing Aurelien Tchouameni
Aurelien Tchouameni is a target for Manchester United(Image: Mateo Villalba, Getty Images)
A weekend win at Chelsea has moved Manchester United closer to Champions League qualification and major signings are expected to follow if they can complete the task.
One of the priority areas is in central midfield, with Casemiro set to depart in the summer. Aurelien Tchouameni succeeded Casemiro at Real Madrid in 2022, joining just weeks before the Brazilian’s Old Trafford move was finalised. Now, reports suggest the French international could step into the Brazilian’s shoes in England as he did in Spain.
United’s weekend success, coupled with Brighton’s victory over Chelsea, means the Red Devils can secure a top-five finish with just two victories from their remaining five fixtures. Greater clarity over summer transfer strategy is likely to emerge once United discover which – if any – European competition they will feature in next season. That hasn’t halted speculation, though, and the Daily Star Sport looks at the latest headlines here.
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Tchouameni situation clear
The departure of Casemiro and Jadon Sancho should make it simpler for United to accommodate Aurelien Tchouameni’s salary if they can strike a transfer deal with Real Madrid, according to BBC Sport.
With two substantial earners departing at the conclusion of their deals, any concerns over the wage bill are unlikely to depend on whether or not Barcelona exercise their option on Marcus Rashford at the end of his loan spell.
Tchouameni, 26, is said to be valued at around £70m. The 6ft 2in defensive midfielder has won it all in Spain since joining from Monaco in 2022.
One factor which could muddy the waters, though, is Madrid’s capacity to secure a replacement. According to the Manchester Evening News, Premier League stars Rodri and Enzo Fernandez are amongst the marquee signings the Spanish titans might need to complete before allowing Tchouameni to leave.
Rodri is set to enter the final year of his Manchester City deal and could become the target of a cut-price approach. Argentina international Fernandez may also be obtainable in the summer, particularly if Chelsea fail to qualify for Champions League football.
Barca not pursuing Conceicao
According to Mundo Deportivo, Brazilian prodigy Eduardo Conceicao is not on Barcelona’s radar.
Palmeiras youngster Conceicao has allegedly been the focus of a United offer worth approximately £35million plus add-ons but reports of discussions involving the player’s agents and Barca director Deco are said to be inaccurate.
United could still encounter rivalry from other Premier League sides, however. The same publication suggests Newcastle have also submitted a bid, while Manchester City are said to have monitored the 16-year-old.
Conceicao, a winger, netted twice for Brazil during their journey to the semi-finals of this year’s South American Under-17 championship.
Similar to his fellow countryman Estevao, the teenager won’t be permitted to transfer to Europe until he reaches 18 – in December of next year.
