Real Madrid gave United target Aurelien Tchouameni, 26, a three-year contract extension and improved wages in part because they didn’t think Manchester City’s Rodri was available to them. Then Madrid understood that Spain’s World Cup winning captain could be. If Madrid are to buy big then they need to sell big. The Spanish club are looking at multiple transfer operations right now and, should they choose to try to sell him, Tchouameni’s contract extension could help them ask for a higher fee since he previously only had two years left and they did not want him to leave for free. United have long admired Tchouameni and understand that the midfielder is very happy at Madrid, but would leave if they didn’t want him and, if that was the case, be open to the idea of playing for United. Tchouameni’s higher wages and transfer fee would be the significant issues which would need to be resolved. United have been offered other lower profile midfielders who’ve only played in Spain but were aware of the transition time of leaving one league and playing in the Premier League.   submitted by   /u/SwimmingFireMen [link]   [comments]