Tchouameni, Scott, Nmecha: Man United midfield plans explained

Jul 07, 2026 - 07:50

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Tchouameni, Scott, Nmecha: Man United midfield plans explained

Manchester United are intent on making a marquee signing in midfield with hope remaining of striking a big-money deal for one of their leading targets, according to The Athletic.

Dream Target

After missing out on deals for Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, the Red Devils are taking stock of their options.

Real Madrid superstar Aurelien Tchouameni, 26, is a “dream signing” at Old Trafford, though there is internal acceptance a deal will be as difficult as it is costly.

The Athletic reveals United are “ready if Real Madrid decide to sell Tchouameni” as the Spanish giant “would prefer to make sales before funding further arrivals”.

At Jose Mourinho’s request, Los Blancos are exploring options to add more creativity and control to their engine room. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is one target, while Manchester City’s Rodri is another, though deals for either look unlikely at this stage.

But if Madrid want to add more reinforcements to their ranks, they will need to sell. Tchouameni is arguably the most lucrative casualty Mourinho may be willing to stomach, hence INEOS’s ongoing interest in the France international as their “dream” replacement for Casemiro.

If the Frenchman leaves the Santiago Bernabeu, he is understood to want to play for United and would be open to a switch to Old Trafford.

Other targets on the radar
Elsewhere, Manchester United are also firmly in the race for Bournemouth maestro, Alex Scott. The 22-year-old Guernsey native shone last season on the south coast, attracting the attention of England’s elite, including Arsenal.
But the Cherries are adamant they will not sell Scott this summer, instead preferring to tie him down to a new contract, which would likely include a release clause. His current deal expires in 2028.
The Athletic reveals United are “weighing up a move” for the England under-21 international. He has “big admirers” in M16, as he does throughout the Premier League, though it is believed it will require at least £80 million to bring Bournemouth to the negotiating table.
Borussia Dortmund dynamo Felix Nmecha is another name on the list, with sporting director Jason Wilcox and recruitment director Christopher Vivell both knowing the 25-year-old Germany international well.
However, well-placed sources indicate the Bundesliga club value their player around at around the €120 million (£103m) mark, making a move unlikely. United are not believed to be advancing a deal at this time.
Other less high-profile targets include Fulham’s Sande Berge, who is enjoying a superb World Cup campaign with Norway, and Scott’s teammate at the Vitality Stadium, Tyler Adams.
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