Manchester United has moved again to sign a Real Madrid player during the current summer transfer window, after having failed in the same attempt before.

Manchester United is looking for a midfielder after the departure of Brazilian Casemiro to Inter Miami in the United States.

The Sun newspaper reported that after being approached last winter and at the start of the current summer transfer window, it seemed that Aurelien Tchouameni would stay at Real Madrid and was even on the verge of extending his contract.

However, Manchester United has inquired again about Tchouameni's situation, as the French midfielder is among the options being considered by the Red Devils, who are still looking for a specialist defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure.

Tchouameni's specifications fit the criteria set by Manchester United: a young player capable of playing a defensive role in midfield and bringing balance to the team.

Unlike the new arrivals Andre Santos and Youri Tielemans, who are more attack-minded, the French international is a natural defensive midfielder.

However, it is clear that José Mourinho is counting on the French player for the 2026-2027 season, and United's task in securing the deal will be difficult.