Real Madrid has shut the door on any potential departure for Aurélien Tchouaméni. Manchester United, which views the French midfielder as a priority target, has reportedly been unable to even get negotiations started.
The stalemate centers on two things: Madrid’s unwillingness to sell and United’s apparent hesitation around Tchouaméni’s salary demands.
What’s actually happening
Real Madrid signed Tchouaméni from AS Monaco back in 2022 as a long-term successor to Casemiro. That same Casemiro ended up at Manchester United, which makes United’s interest in Tchouaméni feel like a sequel nobody asked for.
Madrid has not agreed to let the midfielder leave. Manchester United reportedly considers Tchouaméni a dream signing. United’s reluctance to meet salary expectations has created an additional barrier, even if Madrid were willing to negotiate, which they are not.
