[Saba Sports News] According to The Sun, following Florentino Pérez Rodríguez’s re-election as Real Madrid president, José Mourinho is set to take charge of the club sooner or later. Upon his return to Real Madrid, the Portuguese coach intends to retain French international Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Sources in Madrid reveal that Manchester United have expressed interest in Tchouaméni ahead of the transfer window. The former Monaco midfielder has just two years left on his contract with Los Blancos, and United have been tracking him for three years before his deal expires. The Red Devils plan to sign at least two midfielders this summer, and will look to bring in a third if Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro is sold. Boasting impressive records at both club and international level, Tchouaméni is regarded as a top target for their midfield reinforcement. His future at Real Madrid has become increasingly uncertain after a confrontation with teammate Federico Valverde.
In my view, Aurélien Tchouaméni is a tough-tackling defensive midfielder with outstanding physicality and strong mental qualities, exactly the type of player Mourinho favours. His playing style resembles that of Scott McTominay, whom Mourinho trusted highly during his spell at Manchester United. The Portuguese manager believes Tchouaméni can develop into the midfield cornerstone for Real Madrid’s rebuild and will be an indispensable part of his future team setup.