Real Madrid are closing in on a big-money signing which could open the door for Manchester United
Real Madrid are closing in on a reported £100million transfer deal for Yan Diomande that could have knock-on effects on Manchester United and their summer rebuild. Michael Carrick’s side have already enjoyed an impressive start to the summer transfer window, strengthening their midfield ahead of a return to the Champions League.
United made the most of Youri Tielemans’s £35m release clause in his Aston Villa contract to lure the Europa League winner to Old Trafford, while also bolstering their ranks with the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea.
The club know they needed to reinvigorate their midfield engine room this summer and find a replacement for Brazilian veteran Casemiro, who left the club at the end of his contract earlier this summer.
United have been linked with Real midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as a potential successor for Casemiro, with the Frenchman’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu uncertain.
It’s claimed Real would be open to selling the French international for £68m amid ongoing speculation about a move for Manchester City playmaker Rodri.
So how does it all tie in together? Well, Real are about to splash the cash on Diomande and although Rodri is entering the final year of his City contract, Los Blancos will need to raise funds for his signature and trim Jose Mourinho’s squad.
As things stand, Mourinho has made it clear he doesn’t want to lose any key players, with Tchouameni reportedly among those he’d like to keep.
Tchouameni had reportedly been in talks over a new deal at the Bernabeu, but there are reports claiming the La Liga giants are open to a sale. City are said to have set an £85m asking price for Rodri, despite him being in the final year of his contract.
Real also know they can ill-afford to have a squad that is bursting at the seems with egos and talent, with comeptition for places likely leaving some stars unhappy with their lack of gametime.
Given the turbulent times in Madrid at the end of last season, it makes sense that Tchouameni could be one of the players Real sell in order to fund their transfer overhaul this summer.
There’s been ongoing uncertainty about the 26-year-old since his altercation with fellow Real star Federico Velverde earlier this year.
While that may be water under the bridge, it’s clear that Carrick and the United recruitment team are still looking for a world class defensive midfielder ahead of their return to the Champions League.
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