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Real Madrid considering contract renewal for midfield mainstay amid Man United interest -report
According to an update from journalist Ben Jacobs, it has been learned that Aurelien Tchouameni could be in line for a contract extension at Real Madrid, despite growing interest from Manchester United.
The French midfielder, whose current deal runs until 2028, remains highly valued within the club.
In fact, there is no clear intention to sell him, and discussions around a possible renewal show the level of trust placed in him as part of the long-term project.
Man United are interested
This comes at a time when Manchester United are actively searching for reinforcements in midfield.
As reported before, the Premier League side is prioritising the addition of a defensive midfielder, and Tchouameni has emerged as one of the profiles under consideration.
However, the situation at Real Madrid is not entirely straightforward, as the club is planning a midfield reshuffle ahead of next season, with high-profile names such as Rodri and Enzo Fernandez being monitored.
Any move for players of that calibre would require significant financial flexibility, which could force Madrid to consider outgoing transfers and that is where Tchouameni’s situation becomes relevant.
A midfield mainstay
While he is appreciated by the coaching staff and has featured regularly this season, making 44 appearances, his position is not entirely untouchable if the club decide to make major investments in midfield.
From the player’s side, there is no indication of unrest. In fact, sources close to Tchouameni suggest he is content in Madrid and fully focused on his role within the team.
At 26, he is entering his prime years and remains an important option in the squad.
Real Madrid reportedly value him at over £70 million, and any potential departure would only be considered under the right conditions, particularly if it aligns with the club’s strategy.
There is also a possible chain reaction in play, that is, if Real Madrid accelerate their interest in Rodri, it could indirectly open the door for Manchester United to step up their pursuit of Tchouameni.
In a season where Real Madrid have largely struggled to keep pace with leaders Barcelona, Arda Guler has been one of the few bright sparks.
Despite his limited minutes, the Turkish international has shown that he is capable of becoming a first-team regular for Los Blancos, especially at a time when others, including Vinicius Jr. are struggling to make an impact.
Guler was notably named in Real Madrid’s five-player star of the month for September and the player could soon be rewarded with a contract extension as well.
New contract for Arda Guler
According to AS, Guler has agreed terms for a new deal at Real Madrid, in what could be the club’s first major renewal for the new season.
The young Turk’s current deal at the Bernabeu expires in 2029. But the renewal will ensure his future at the club at least until 2031.
The new contract will effectively acknowledge Guler’s growing role in the Real Madrid first-team and include a salary-increase.
The negotiations between the two parties had started last month and has now come to fruition, with Guler more than happy to continue his chapter at Real Madrid.
He also joins a long list of Real Madrid players with long-term contracts, including Yan Diomande, Vinicius Jr., Marc Cucurella, Aurelien Tchouameni and others.
An important season ahead
With the contract likely to be finalised soon, Arda Guler’s main goal will be continue to his form when the season restarts next weekend.
The forward has been involved in four goals in seven matches this season. With Vinicius and Diomande struggling for form, the Turkish international will have an excellent opportunity to become a regular starter for Jose Mourinho throughout the course of the campaign.
Mourinho, for his part, must identify how to get the best out of both Guler and an in-form Jude Bellingham. If the two can somehow work together in the final third, Real Madrid could find themselves dominating most matches.
