Manchester United could capitalise on Real Madrid falling into crisis ahead of the summer transfer window.
In a refreshing change of pace, Manchester United are the epitome of calm as we head into the final stretch. The season started with the drama of Ruben Amorim where each press conference seemed to have a standout moment. But it is set to end with the level-headed Michael Carrick.
Carrick’s decision to reinstate Kobbie Mainoo to the XI ended the midfielder’s stint out of the side. He is fully committed to United after agreeing a new contract recently. Uncertainty remains over Carrick’s future, but even he admitted on Thursday he is ‘calm’ about that, stating: “It’ll get sorted out, when it’s gonna get sorted out.”
When the ship is steady, like it is now, it is up to United to capitalise on those less fortunate. At the moment, that is Real Madrid. The La Liga giants have endured a turbulent campaign on the pitch and there are problems off the pitch too.
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A petition to sell Kylian Mbappe has received millions of signatures. And Federico Valverde was taken to hospital recently after a bust-up with his Real teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
Los Blancos’ midfielder is out for two weeks with a ‘cranioencephalic trauma’. Valverde denied a fight with Tchouameni but admitted a ‘disagreement’ occurred with his teammate before, in his words, he ‘accidentally hit a table, causing himself a small cut on the forehead that required a routine visit to the hospital’.
Whatever happened, Real are in crisis. There is a feeling that too many egos are clashing at the Bernabeu and you would expect a reset to take place.
If Madrid feel they need to keep the peace, and selling one of their midfielders is the only way, there is surely just one option. Valverde is Madrid’s star player, he has worn the armband for the majority of the campaign and there is no way he leaves.
Tchouameni could be staring down the barrel of an exit. The midfielder is understood to be on United’s radar this summer. He has pedigree and, at 26, has the right blend of youth and experience for the future.
This season, Tchouameni has stepped up his key passes and he is one of the best players in the world when it comes to winning duels.
What makes the France international even more appealing now could be Real’s willingness to sell. If they feel they need to have a complete shake-up of their squad, United might be able to take advantage of Madrid’s need to sell.
Tchouameni has just two years remaining on his contract and United could bag themselves a world-class midfielder at a fraction of the normal price.
United need to spend wisely and part of that is spotting opportunities when they arise. Tchouameni’s situation could be a huge opportunity.
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