In the world of European football, a major transfer drama is unfolding, centered on one of the brightest defensive midfielders of our time — Aurélien Tchouaméni. According to the British publication The Sun, Real Madrid's new head coach, José Mourinho, intends to sell the Frenchman to free up budget for the acquisition of Manchester City leader Rodri.
Mourinho's Plan: Selling to Strengthen
The decision by the Madrid club is dictated by ambitious plans to strengthen the squad. Rodri, recognized as the best player of the 2026 World Cup, has become the main target of the "Royal Club." However, to realize this deal, Real Madrid needs to find significant funds. This is where Tchouaméni comes into play, whose transfer value is estimated at approximately €79.6 million.
For the Madridistas, selling the Frenchman is a forced but strategically important step. The Spanish midfielder of the "Citizens" is in the spotlight not only due to his skill but also because of his expiring contract. Rodri's agreement with Manchester City ends in 12 months, making the upcoming summer the last chance for the English club to secure a solid compensation for their leader.
Interest from Manchester United
The situation surrounding Tchouaméni becomes even more complicated due to interest from Manchester United. As a source reports, the "Red Devils" have already sent an official inquiry to the 26-year-old French midfielder.
The signing of Tchouaméni is personally insisted upon by the Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick. The specialist aims to further strengthen the center of the field after recent transfers of André Santos and Youri Tielemans, seeing the French midfielder as the ideal addition to his scheme.
Prospects of the Deal
There is information that Rodri has previously agreed on personal contract terms with Real Madrid. This makes the probability of the Spaniard moving to Madrid extremely high, unless Manchester City finds a way to retain their leader or receives an equivalent offer from another club.
Parallel to this, Arsenal is also actively working in the transfer market, having already agreed on personal contract terms with the leader of Newcastle. Thus, the summer window promises to be one of the most intense in the history of European football, where every deal can change the balance of power in the top leagues.
