Manchester United target Real Madrid midfielder as Casemiro replacement

TL;DR

Manchester United is targeting Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni as a potential replacement for Casemiro, who is leaving the club. United aims to sign at least two midfielders this summer as part of their rebuilding efforts.

Key points

Manchester United targets Aurelien Tchouameni
Casemiro is leaving Old Trafford
United plans to sign at least two midfielders
Kobbie Mainoo is close to signing a new deal
Michael Carrick is using Bruno Fernandes as a No 10

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Aurelien Tchouameni is a Manchester United target (Getty)

Manchester United are interested in Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni as they step up their search for a successor to Casemiro.

United want at least two midfielders in the summer as part of their rebuilding job and are considering the France international. Casemiro is leaving Old Trafford when his contract expires and, though Kobbie Mainoo is close to signing a new deal, United only have three specialist central midfielders, with Michael Carrick instead using captain Bruno Fernandes as a No 10 now.

United were interested in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba last summer while Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are also expected to feature prominently in their thinking.

Q&A

Why is Manchester United interested in Aurelien Tchouameni?

Manchester United is looking for a successor to Casemiro, who is leaving the club, and Tchouameni is seen as a strong candidate for their midfield.

What is the status of Casemiro's contract with Manchester United?

Casemiro's contract with Manchester United is set to expire, prompting the club to seek a replacement in the midfield.

Who else is Manchester United considering for their midfield positions?

In addition to Tchouameni, Manchester United is considering Brighton's Carlos Baleba, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.