Fabrizio Romano has delivered a bittersweet update on Manchester United potentially signing Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid.
Man Utd are once again looking elsewhere in their quest to ensure Ederson isnât their only arrival in central midfield this summer.
The Red Devils had hoped to bring Elliot Anderson on board, though baulked at the figures involved. Ultimately, Manchester City werenât so shy and wrapped up a record-breaking ÂŁ116m deal.
It was a similar story with Mateus Fernandes who on Wednesday morning, was granted permission to undergo a medical with Tottenham.
West Ham always intended to sell to the club who proposed the most lucrative offer. Tottenham didnât hesitate to meet the full ÂŁ85m asking price without the aid of add-ons, something Man Utd were unprepared to do.
Thatâs put the focus back on Real Madridâs Tchouameni, and itâs no secret the Frenchman is adored at Old Trafford.
Indeed, itâs been reported on numerous occasions that the 26-year-old France international is viewed as a dream target for INEOS and the ideal successor to Casemiro.
Real Madrid âneed exitsâ â Fabrizio Romano
Whatâs more, when reporting on his YouTube channel, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed Real Madrid must now sanction a handful of exits after completing a series of early signings this summer.
Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva have already joined, and returning manager Jose Mourinho still hopes to add another centre-back and central midfielder too.
âThey need exits,â declared Romano. âThe squad is very big now, and they need exits, this is the message coming from Real Madrid.â
However, in a familiar tale for Man Utd in this window at least, the issue of money looks set to dampen the Red Devilsâ ambitions.
Per Romano in a subsequent update, the level of salary Tchouameni currently earns â and would command if negotiating with Man Utd â is deemed excessive by INEOS.
Unless thereâs a compromise from either party, Tchouameni to Man Utd appears a non-starter despite the intense admiration.
Tchouameni to Man Utd impossible without wages compromise
âTchouameni is a dream signing for Man Utd, they love the player,â began Romano. âBut at the moment, the financials of the deal are considered still too high.
âBecause also the salary, itâs not just about Real Madrid, itâs also about the salary, his wages are considered too high.
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âSo the only way to open doors for Tchouameni to Man Utd after missing out on Mateus Fernandes is to discuss a completely different salary.
âAt the moment thatâs not something thatâs happening.â
Man Utd are once again looking elsewhere in their quest to ensure Ederson isnât their only arrival in central midfield this summer.
The Red Devils had hoped to bring Elliot Anderson on board, though baulked at the figures involved. Ultimately, Manchester City werenât so shy and wrapped up a record-breaking ÂŁ116m deal.
It was a similar story with Mateus Fernandes who on Wednesday morning, was granted permission to undergo a medical with Tottenham.
West Ham always intended to sell to the club who proposed the most lucrative offer. Tottenham didnât hesitate to meet the full ÂŁ85m asking price without the aid of add-ons, something Man Utd were unprepared to do.
Thatâs put the focus back on Real Madridâs Tchouameni, and itâs no secret the Frenchman is adored at Old Trafford.
Indeed, itâs been reported on numerous occasions that the 26-year-old France international is viewed as a dream target for INEOS and the ideal successor to Casemiro.
Real Madrid âneed exitsâ â Fabrizio Romano
Whatâs more, when reporting on his YouTube channel, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed Real Madrid must now sanction a handful of exits after completing a series of early signings this summer.
Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva have already joined, and returning manager Jose Mourinho still hopes to add another centre-back and central midfielder too.
âThey need exits,â declared Romano. âThe squad is very big now, and they need exits, this is the message coming from Real Madrid.â
However, in a familiar tale for Man Utd in this window at least, the issue of money looks set to dampen the Red Devilsâ ambitions.
Per Romano in a subsequent update, the level of salary Tchouameni currently earns â and would command if negotiating with Man Utd â is deemed excessive by INEOS.
Unless thereâs a compromise from either party, Tchouameni to Man Utd appears a non-starter despite the intense admiration.
Tchouameni to Man Utd impossible without wages compromise
âTchouameni is a dream signing for Man Utd, they love the player,â began Romano. âBut at the moment, the financials of the deal are considered still too high.
âBecause also the salary, itâs not just about Real Madrid, itâs also about the salary, his wages are considered too high.
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* Man Utd choose next midfield target after Fernandes blow as three reasons for joining Spurs revealed
* Wayne Rooney pleads with England star to join Man Utd to help PL title push â âIâd love himâ
* Man Utd reach decision on selling ÂŁ60m star to AC Milan
âSo the only way to open doors for Tchouameni to Man Utd after missing out on Mateus Fernandes is to discuss a completely different salary.
âAt the moment thatâs not something thatâs happening.â
