Man Utd hit Aurelien Tchouameni stumbling block as Real Madrid transfer stance emerges

Man Utd hit Aurelien Tchouameni stumbling block as Real Madrid transfer stance emergesManchester United want to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window to replace the outgoing Casemiro and Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni is on their radarCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter14:22, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United have shortlisted Aurelien Tchouameni(Image: Cesar Cebolla/Pressin/Icon Sport)Real Madrid want Aurelien Tchouameni to extend his contract in a blow to Manchester United's hopes of buying him. Tchouameni, 26, is the latest midfielder to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.‌The France international joins the likes of Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Carlos Baleba on United's growing shortlist. Tchouameni has become the anchor of Real's midfield since joining the club in 2022, the same summer which Casemiro left Madrid to join United.‌Four years later, the Red Devils want him to replace Casemiro again, with the 34-year-old having confirmed that he'll leave Old Trafford at the end of this season. But United have hit a stumbling block.‌Multiple reports say that Real have no plans to sell Tchouameni and instead they're preparing to offer him a new contract. The former Monaco star's current deal is due to expire in 2028.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Luis Enrique gives Man Utd clear response over replacing Michael CarrickREAD MORE: Two Man Utd stars praised by 'Mini David Beckham' for helping next generationA glimmer of hope, however, is that it's set to be a summer of change in Madrid, as Real look to appoint a new manager. Although Tchouameni has been a regular under both Xabi Alonso and interim boss Alvaro Arbeloa this term, a sizeable offer from United could tempt Real into selling.‌Tchouameni was tipped to join Liverpool in 2022 before the Spanish giants won...