Real Madrid reject £78million Manchester United bid for 25-year-old Frenchman

Manchester United have always been on the lookout to rebuild a midfield that makes a difference. The departure of players like Christian Eriksen leaves gaps that are difficult to fill. Every summer brings rumours, names, hopes and dreams that inflate the spirits of the fans. Sometimes they materialise, sometimes they don’t.

The club seems determined to compete again with a squad that backs up the history. Big signings attract attention, sell shirts and fill bar debates. But behind every astronomical figure, there are questions about their appropriateness. In this article it’s time to talk about Aurelien Tchouameni, a Frenchman who many consider key to any ambitious project.

According to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda, Real Madrid rejected a £78 million bid from United for Aurelien Tchouameni. The English club had been tracking the midfielder for some time, aware that his physicality and ability to work hard without the ball would suit the Premier League.

Real Madrid have rejected a £78million bid from Manchester United for Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda.

The board are looking for a reliable pivot, capable of providing recovery and a clean outlet. The departure of Eriksen leaves a gap in terms of experience and quality, and Tchouameni was considered a guaranteed replacement. Inda’s information confirms that Madrid have no intention of opening the door so easily, although the Frenchman has not been able to establish himself regularly in the playing eleven. Meanwhile, the Red Devils have also been linked with a move for Casemiro.

Why is paying £78 million for him not worth it?

We see this gamble as a risky one. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder, despite his potential, has not managed to become undisputed at the Bernabeu. Paying 78 million for a player who is still looking for his place seems a desperate manoeuvre. United need a dominant profile, but one that is also suited to the intensity of their league. If Tchouameni failed to convince in Madrid, why should we think he will shine at Old Trafford? The club runs the risk of repeating old mistakes: paying a huge fee for a player with a big name but without the certainty of performing from day one.

Many big-name signings have failed when the pressure has eaten away at their confidence. A different approach would be to go for talent that understands the English game and is hungry to grow. It would also open the door to home-grown players or less glamorous but functional alternatives.

This type of news is always exciting because it seems that spending equals better competition, but this is not always the case. Sometimes it is better to look within, strengthen the structure and sign with a cool head. What surprises us the most is that the club repeats patterns of wasteful spending when they should learn from their own mistakes. The Premier League demands much more than a name. United, with their history, deserves less chequebook and more judgement. Ederson would be a much better alternative than Tchouameni.