Real Madrid reach agreement to sign Manchester United and Chelsea-linked Aurelien Tchouameni
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 07, 2022 - 11:19PM
Aurelien Tchouameni was a target for Manchester United and Chelsea (Picture: Getty)

have reached a verbal agreement worth €100million with AS Monaco for .

The Frenchman, 22, has become a mainstay for the Ligue 1 side, making 50 appearances last term.

He has previously been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, and .

However, according to, Real Madrid and Monaco have agreed a deal and are finalising the paperwork before his transfer to the Spanish capital will be announced.

The report goes on to say that Tchouameni only recently decided on a move to the Bernabeu.

His decision will come as a blow to Manchester United and Chelsea who are looking for a central midfielder to bolster their squads ahead of next season.

Frenkie de Jong is another target for United (Picture: Getty)

Tchouameni’s rise has seen him become a regular starter in the French national team, making 10 appearances in the past two years.

Meanwhile, he was also included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year over the last two seasons.

Both United and Chelsea are reportedly interested in Declan Rice but with West Ham demanding over £100 million Tchouameni seemed a viable alternative.

United will more than likely turn their attentions to Frenkie de Jong but recent reports suggest .

Speaking last month, the Spanish side’s manager hinted De Jong could be sold due to the club’s lack of cash.

Xavi said: ‘He is a fundamental player, but then there is the financial situation of the club.’

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