Manchester United's bid for Aurelien Tchouameni hampered by Real Madrid's stance

Real Madrid issued a formal statement confirming it will not pursue Enzo Fernández and has no intention of selling midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. The declaration indicates the Spanish club intends to retain Tchouameni, reducing Manchester United's chances of completing a deal for the French player.

United have already secured a verbal agreement for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and previously missed out on other midfield targets, including Mateus Fernandes, who joined Tottenham Hotspur for about £85 million. With the loss of Fernandes, United turned their attention to Tchouameni as a potential replacement for Casemiro, but the Real Madrid side is expected to demand a high fee, making the transfer difficult and expensive.

The situation underscores United's challenging summer transfer window, marked by competition from other clubs for key players and uncertainty over available midfield options.