Manchester United remain interested in Aurelien Tchouameni and talk of his wages being unreasonable is wide of the mark.
Signing Aurelien Tchouameni would be the perfect way for Manchester United to finish their midfield rebuild this summer.
Following the arrival of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, Michael Carrick needs a defensive destroyer in midfield who dominates duels and covers ground quickly; Tchouameni is the perfect profile.
Tchouameni’s wages at Real Madrid are thought to be high, and there are reports that Madrid have offered Tchouameni a new contract.
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Tchouameni is yet to sign a new deal in Madrid because Jose Mourinho’s side are going through somewhat of a midfield overhaul themselves.
Madrid want to sign Rodri, and his decision this summer could trigger a domino effect which means that Tchouameni is sold.
According to Fox Sports, Tchouameni will earn around €9 million per season, contrary to recent reports he will be on €13m.
That equates to around €173,000 per week before bonuses.
For context, Manuel Ugarte earns £200,000 per week at United, according to various sources, and he is the midfielder that Tchouameni will be expected to replace at Old Trafford.
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Man United are waiting for Aurelien Tchouameni
A third midfield signing is set to be made this summer, and United don’t want to pounce until Tchouameni’s availability becomes clear.
If Madrid keep hold of the France international, then United have alternative targets like Carlos Baleba.
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But Tchouameni is worth the wait. He has Champions League experience and is one of the best ball-winning midfielders in Europe.
Ineos have kept a tight grip on the wage bill at Old Trafford but Tchouameni is clearly within United’s price range and his wages aren’t unreasonable.
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