{"id":250879,"date":"2026-07-01T07:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/fabrizio-romano-man-utd-told-how-to-unlock-dream-tchouameni-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T07:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:40:13","slug":"fabrizio-romano-man-utd-told-how-to-unlock-dream-tchouameni-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/01\/fabrizio-romano-man-utd-told-how-to-unlock-dream-tchouameni-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd told how to unlock &#8220;dream&#8221; Tchouameni deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tag\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Man United<\/a> are expected to turn their attention towards alternative midfield targets after missing out on the signing of Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham, and Real Madrid&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tag\/aurelien-tchouameni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aurelien Tchouameni<\/a> is a &#8216;dream signing&#8217; for them.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The Portugal international has been the subject of strong interest from Old Trafford throughout the transfer window, with United holding talks as they explored a deal with West Ham.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mateus-fernandes-west-ham-premier-league-2.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/tottenham-real-madrid-mateus-fernandes-west-ham-man-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham have now won the race for Fernandes<\/a> after news they agreed to meet West Ham&#8217;s \u00a385 million valuation with a guaranteed fee.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder enjoyed an outstanding campaign despite West Ham&#8217;s struggles, establishing himself as one of the Premier League&#8217;s most impressive young central midfielders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-vignette\">\n<div class=\"qz\">\n<div class=\"qz-content\">\n<div id=\"qend\">\n<p>You scored<\/p>\n<p>out of 20<\/p>\n<p>      <button class=\"e-replay\" onclick=\"startQuiz()\">\u21a9 Play again<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Fernandes earned widespread praise for his composure in possession, progressive passing and ability to carry the ball through midfield, attracting interest from several leading clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>His expected move to Tottenham leaves United searching for other options as they continue looking to strengthen the centre of the pitch after signing Ederson from Atalanta.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"aurelien-tchouameni-real-madrid\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mixcollage-29-apr-2026-03-35-pm-9101.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> One player who has remained firmly on the club&#8217;s radar is Real&#8217;s Tchouam\u00e9ni.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Football FanCast&#8217;s Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p><strong>Credibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano has established himself as one of football&#8217;s most recognisable and trusted transfer journalists through his extensive network of contacts across clubs, agents and players. He is known for providing updates at every stage of negotiations, from initial interest through to completed deals, often before official announcements are made. So he is a 10\/10 source for this kind of information.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>United&#8217;s biggest hurdle by far is not just convincing Real Madrid to sell, but making the finances work. Tchouam\u00e9ni is reported to earn around \u00a3207,000 per week in Spain, and Fabrizio Romano has suggested his salary is one of the main obstacles to any deal. On top of that, Real Madrid are expected to demand a fee in the region of \u00a385-100 million for one of their most important midfielders. Unless United can lower the overall financial package, particularly the player&#8217;s wages, a transfer will remain difficult despite their long-standing admiration.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Tchouameni began his career with Bordeaux, where he quickly established himself as one of France&#8217;s brightest young midfielders. His performances earned him a move to Monaco in 2020, and he developed into one of Ligue 1&#8217;s standout players, combining defensive discipline with excellent passing ability. Real Madrid signed him in 2022, viewing him as a long-term successor in midfield, and he has since become a regular in one of Europe&#8217;s strongest squads. Internationally, Tchouam\u00e9ni has also become a key player for France.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>Impact<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Tchouam\u00e9ni would bring authority, proven quality and experience to United&#8217;s midfield. His ability to break up attacks, retain possession and control the tempo of matches would add real balance to Carrick&#8217;s side, and he also has experience competing for major trophies, which could prove invaluable to the Red Devils dressing room.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Despite the admiration from Old Trafford, completing a deal remains a significant challenge.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fabrizio-romano-shares-how-man-utd-can-unlock-aurelien-tchouameni-deal\">\n                        <strong>Fabrizio Romano shares how Man Utd can unlock Aurelien Tchouameni deal<\/strong><br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Speaking about the situation, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M9axgPopXJI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">explained<\/a> why Man United currently face major obstacles in trying to bring Tchouam\u00e9ni to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tchouameni-Real-Madrid-Rodrygo\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tchouameni-real-madrid-rodrygo.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> However, there is a way they can unlock a potential deal.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-pullquote\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom pullquote\" id=\"custom_block_16\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;Many of you asking me about Tchouameni now,&#8221; said Romano.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;Tchouameni is a dream signing for Man Utd, they love the player, but at the moment, the financials of the deal are considered still too high.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s not just about Real Madrid, it is also about the salary. The salary of Aurelien Tchouameni is considered too high.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content pullquote\">\n<p>&#8220;So the only way to open doors to Tchouameni to Man Utd, after missing out on Mateus Fernandes, is to discuss a completely different salary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Those comments suggest United&#8217;s interest is genuine, but that any progress will depend on whether the financial package becomes more realistic.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid also remain under no obvious pressure to sell one of their established first-team players, meaning United would likely need to satisfy both the Spanish club and the player before any agreement could be reached.<\/p>\n<p>After missing out on Fernandes, United are expected to continue monitoring the midfield market as they weigh up their next move.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-could-make-statement-signing-with-tchouameni\">\n                        <strong>Man Utd could make statement signing with Tchouameni<\/strong><br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>If there is a route to completing a deal, Tchouam\u00e9ni would represent a major addition to Michael Carrick&#8217;s squad.<\/p>\n<p>The France international has developed into one of Europe&#8217;s leading holding midfielders since joining Real Madrid from Monaco in 2022.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"aurelien-tchouameni-real-madrid\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-24-jan-2026-07-58-pm-5405.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Tchouam\u00e9ni has made nearly 140 appearances for the Spanish giants, helping the club compete for both La Liga and the Champions League while regularly featuring in some of the biggest matches in world football.<\/p>\n<p>Comfortable shielding the defence, breaking up opposition attacks and distributing possession, the 26-year-old has become an important member of Real&#8217;s midfield.<\/p>\n<p>He has also established himself as a regular for France, featuring prominently at major international tournaments and earning a reputation as one of the game&#8217;s most complete defensive midfielders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"alongside-ederson-new-mainoo-orozco-man-utd-transfer\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/alongside-ederson-new-mainoo-orozco-man-utd-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mainoo-man-utd\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mainoo-man-utd.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mainoo-man-utd.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballfancast.com\/alongside-ederson-new-mainoo-orozco-man-utd-transfer\/\" title=\"Alongside Ederson: The new Mainoo is set to &quot;officially&quot; sign for Man Utd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tAlongside Ederson: The new Mainoo is set to &#8220;officially&#8221; sign for Man Utd<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p 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The Portugal international has been the subject of strong interest from Old Trafford throughout the transfer window, with United holding talks [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":250880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6808],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-250879","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=250879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/250879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/250880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=250879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=250879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=250879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}