Flashscore sources: Manchester United ready to push for Aurelien Tchouameni deal

[p]On June 24 we revealed on Flashscore how the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/real-madrid/W8mj7MDD/"]Real Madrid[/a] midfielder had been identified as a key target in case their priority signings were proving too difficult.[/p][p]That is currently proving to be the case. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-united/ppjDR086/"]United[/a] are signing Ederson from Atalanta this summer but also want two more midfielders in before the start of the season - and the likes of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/anderson-elliott/KdYCbsbE/"]Elliot Anderson[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fernandes-mateus/rFdshPHI/"]Mateus Fernandes[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tonali-sandro/fmQVO5TQ/"]Sandro Tonali[/a] have joined other clubs.[/p][p][b]United are determined to find a player that fits the bill at the right price and after initial explorations around [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tchouameni-aurelien/QkiZum3e/"]Tchouameni[/a]’s situation in Spain, they are now ready to try to move things forward.[/b][/p][p]We understand the player is open to joining United if he is told he is no longer wanted at Real Madrid.[/p][p]Tchouameni, 26, is on World Cup duty with France and is aware of the fact United have been making inroads with agents over the possibilities of a deal to sign him. [/p][embed guid="44287c86-c517-4f52-b7de-cbe81849c778" url="https://x.com/TheAthleticFC/status/2074394090540519470" social-type="twitter" /][p]Sources have indicated to Flashscore that Madrid have been opening up to the prospect of him leaving, and further talks are expected soon.[/p][p]It is not a situation United would want to drag on all summer, so they are seeking clarification now over what it will take to negotiate.[/p][p][b]The payment terms of a transfer fee and personal terms are both important aspects of how things can move forward. Tchouameni is contracted to Madrid until 2028 but the player is not going to stick around if he does not feel wanted.[/b][/p][p]While talks are expected to pick up soon, sources have indicated the player will not look to have any resolution over the situation until his World Cup campaign is over.[/p][p]France’s next game is against Morocco on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/france-QkGeVG1n/morocco-IDKYO3R8/?mid=jJ5yWPhU"]Thursday at Boston Stadium[/a]. [/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]