{"id":52433,"date":"2026-07-09T08:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/52433\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:19:02","slug":"man-utd-news-real-madrid-in-aurelien-tchouameni-transfer-u-turn-as-talks-held-with-stars-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/52433\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd news: Real Madrid in Aurelien Tchouameni transfer U-turn as talks held with star&#8217;s agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are looking to overhaul their midfield in the transfer market this summer<\/p>\n<p>04:30, 09 Jul 2026Updated 07:46, 09 Jul 2026<\/p>\n<p>This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/affiliates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_GettyImages-2264221813.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick has received good news in the transfer market\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick has received good news in the transfer market(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United&#8217;s need of midfield reinforcements has heated up in recent weeks, although they received some good news on Wednesday night. Michael Carrick&#8217;s side had been dealt a blow after key target <a aria-label=\"Mateus Fernandes opted for a move to Tottenham in an \u00a385million moveLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/fernandes-transfer-tottenham-man-utd-37371764\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Mateus Fernandes opted for a move to Tottenham in an \u00a385million move<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the Red Devils finally appear to have snagged one of their targets <a aria-label=\"after agreeing a \u00a350million deal with Chelsea for Andrey SantosLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-andrey-santos-transfer-37406012\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">after agreeing a \u00a350million deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos<\/a>. Signings in the engine room are of the utmost importance for United who are preparing for their return to the Champions League this season. <a aria-label=\"The departure of CasemiroLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/casemiro-man-utd-brighton-exit-37189232\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The departure of Casemiro<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"long-term injury of Manuel UgarteLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/ugarte-injury-update-man-utd-37357795\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">long-term injury of Manuel Ugarte<\/a> had left them desperately short in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And while that has now been partly addressed, there may be further good news on the horizon for United after an apparent change of heart from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/real-madrid-cf\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Real Madrid<\/a> when it comes to Aurelien Tchouameni&#8217;s future. In regards to other summer targets, United are said to have reignited interest in a player currently starring at the World Cup. Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer stories coming out of Old Trafford&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Aurelien Tchouameni transfer U-turn<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aurelien Tchouameni of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2_GettyImages-2283552626.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Aurelien Tchouameni's future is uncertain this summer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Aurelien Tchouameni&#8217;s future is uncertain this summer(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Aurelien Tchouameni has been reported as a key target for United for much of the summer. Nothing concrete regarding a potential bid has been indicated but United fans will be positive following the latest update in their chase of the Frenchman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Writing for <a aria-label=\"FlashScoreLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.co.uk\/news\/football-premier-league-manchester-united-ready-to-make-progress-with-talks-for-tchouameni\/WrwTd1U8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">FlashScore<\/a>, Athletic editor Dean Jones has reported that Real Madrid&#8217;s previous stance of keeping the 26-year-old at the Bernabeu has softened. He wrote that the Spanish giants are &#8216;opening up&#8217; to the possibility of parting ways with the midfielder &#8211; who has been reportedly valued at \u00a385million &#8211; in what could be the U-turn United need to conclude a deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Madrid have had a busy summer upon the return of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jose-mourinho\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Jose Mourinho<\/a> has signed Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries. Jones adds that should Madrid inform the Frenchman that his services are no longer required, he would be willing to move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>World Cup star talks<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Red Devils&#8217; foray into the transfer market could see them clinch the signing of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/borussia-dortmund\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a> full-back Ryerson. German outlet <a aria-label=\"BILDLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1526515&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bild.de%2Fsport%2Ffussball%2Fborussia-dortmund-premier-league-klub-jagt-diesen-bvb-star-6a4cb041b2ab39bc4a323b90&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fman-utd-news-real-madrid-37404462\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">BILD<\/a> reports <a aria-label=\"the Premier League outfit have held &#039;renewed contact&#039; with the 28-year-old&#039;s representativesLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-utd-targets-norway-ryerson-37404013\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">the Premier League outfit have held &#8216;renewed contact&#8217; with the 28-year-old&#8217;s representatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ryerson is currently starring for <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/norway-world-cup-haaland-odegaard-37227132\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Norway<\/a> in the World Cup and has impressed with his performances with the Scandinavian country set to face England in the quarter-finals of the tournament on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Julian Ryerson of Norway looks on during the Round of 16 \" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3_GettyImages-2284499487.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Julian Ryerson is reportedly wanted by Manchester United\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Julian Ryerson is reportedly wanted by Manchester United(Image: getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The newspaper reported that Ryerson&#8217;s run of form in North America hasn&#8217;t gone unnoticed and United have long had the defender on their list of targets. He&#8217;s been a key player for Dortmund since joining the club in 2023 but with United returning to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Champions League<\/a> this upcoming season, Carrick is keen on improving the depth and quality of his squad.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass &#8216;designed for football&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Untitled-June-03-2026-at-091411-3jpeg.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>from \u00a36<\/p>\n<p>Sky<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=11005&amp;awinaffid=213635&amp;campaign=&amp;clickref=Regionals-football.london&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fglass&amp;platform=pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Shoppers can now upgrade to the Sky smart TV that&#8217;s &#8216;designed for football&#8217; from \u00a36 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manchester United are looking to overhaul their midfield in the transfer market this summer 04:30, 09 Jul 2026Updated&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":52434,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[82,96,4487,1643],"class_list":["post-52433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-madrid","tag-madrid","tag-manchester-united-fc","tag-michael-carrick","tag-real-madrid-cf"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}