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United Sets £68 million Bid for Tchouameni; Real Awaits Rodri Deal

7/28/2026

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Summary

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Manchester United are preparing a formal offer of over £68 million for Real Madrid defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Tchouameni signed a new Real Madrid contract until June 2031 with higher wages.
Real Madrid may sell Tchouameni only if they secure a major sale for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while United’s bid for Alex Scott collapsed after Bournemouth set a £70 million price, tightening United’s budget.

History

Historical Context

Ronaldo’s June 2009 move from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a world-record £80 million, a deal that earned agent Jorge Mendes about £4 million, sparked a surge in mega-fees and lifted Premier League spending that season. Since then, transfers such as Neymar’s €222 million 2017 switch have normalised eight-figure deals, prompting United’s £68 million pursuit of Tchouameni and Madrid’s £70 million Rodri link.

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Manchester United are preparing a formal offer of over £68 million for Real Madrid defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Tchouameni signed a new Real Madrid contract until June 2031 with higher wages.
Real Madrid may sell Tchouameni only if they secure a major sale for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while United’s bid for Alex Scott collapsed after Bournemouth set a £70 million price, tightening United’s budget.

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