Manchester United set to battle Premier League rivals in race to sign 24-year-old Real Madrid star: Reports

Manchester United have set their sights on Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Todo Fichajes. The Red Devils are hoping to secure the Frenchman's services in January, but will face competition from Liverpool and Arsenal for the player.

Tchouameni first caught the eye with Monaco and subsequently arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2022. He was signed as a replacement for Casemiro, who moved to Manchester United that summer.

However, the 24-year-old has had a mixed stay with Los Blancos so far. Recent reports have suggested that the La Liga giants are not entirely convinced by the player and could be willing to consider offers for him in 2025.

Liverpool are long-term admirers of Tchouameni and are already plotting to test Real Madrid's resolve at the turn of the year. However, they will also face competition from the Red Devils as well as Arsenal in the race.

Manchester United have failed to convince in recent seasons. Despite investing heavily in the middle of the park, the area remains the club's bane.

New minority owners brought in Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to address the issue over the summer. However, the Uruguayan has endured a shaky start to life in the Premier League.

The Red Devils have now turned to Tchouameni and are ever considering a move in January. Real Madrid apparently value the player at €80m, and he is under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2028.

The player has appeared 11 times across competitions this season, all of which were starts. As such, Manchester United will be getting a very talented individual who could take their team to a higher level. However, the report also adds that Liverpool are the most likely party to submit an offer for the Frenchman.

Will Aurelien Tchouameni be willing to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United?

Aurelien Tchouameni may not be too eager to leave Real Madrid to join Manchester United. The Red Devils are a mess at the moment and their on-field struggles have shown no signs of ending.

Los Blancos, meanwhile, are coming off a very successful season, where they won the La Liga title as well as the Champions League. The Spanish champions are well prepared for the future and Tchouameni will be guaranteed trophies if he stays.

As such, the player may feel that joining the Premier League giants will be a step down in his career. However, he could also be tempted to join the fallen giants and play a starring role in their resurgence. Besides, the move could also help the Frenchman earn a fat contract.