Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a double move for Real Madrid duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Andriy Lunin this summer.
The Red Devils will sign a new centre-forward in the upcoming market, with that position thought to be the club’s number one priority, but a central midfielder and at least one goalkeeper are also expected to arrive at the end of the campaign.
Christian Eriksen‘s contract is up at the end of June and will not be renewed, while Man United will do their best to move Casemiro on, which would open up space for a new midfielder to arrive.
Kobbie Mainoo is believed to be considering rejecting the chance to sign a new deal at Old Trafford in order to seek a move abroad, while Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a high-profile exit, so there could be a lot of change at the club this summer.
According to Fichajes, Tchouameni has been identified by Man United as a leading midfield target, with the France international potentially being allowed to leave Real Madrid for the right price during this summer’s transfer window.
The report claims that Real Madrid’s number two goalkeeper Lunin is also wanted, with the Ukraine international viewed as the ideal replacement for Andre Onana, who continues to struggle at Old Trafford.
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Man United ‘want Real Madrid duo Tchouameni, Lunin’
Lunin made 31 appearances for Los Blancos during the 2023-24 campaign in the absence of Thibaut Courtois, but the Belgian has been back between the sticks as the number one during the 2024-25 season.
The 26-year-old has made 10 appearances for Real Madrid this term, including their league game against Rayo Vallecano last time out, but he will be back on the bench against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Man United have allegedly seen enough from Lunin to believe that he could be the ideal number one next season, with the stopper keeping 20 clean sheets in his 58 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions.
The goalkeeper did sign a new deal with Los Blancos in September 2024, with his terms running until June 2020, but he could be tempted by the chance to become a number one next season.
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Is a move for Tchouameni realistic?
Lunin, in theory, would be easier to sign than Tchouameni, but there have been suggestions that the France international will be available for the right price during this summer’s transfer window.
Los Blancos head coach Carlo Ancelotti has continued to back the midfielder, but senior figures at the club, including president Florentino Perez, are believed to be privately open to offers for him.
The ex-Monaco youngster has again been a key player for Real Madrid this season, making 37 appearances in all competitions, while he has represented Los Blancos on 126 occasions since arriving at the club in July 2022.
The 25-year-old was linked with a move to the Premier League before he left Monaco, with Liverpool said to be huge admirers, and it would be some statement of intent from Man United if they were able to sign a player of his calibre.
