Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni is on the shortlist of Manchester United, while Arsenal could move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
TRENDING RUMORS
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouaméni is set to move on. Getty - Manchester United have added Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to their shortlist of potential options to replace Casemiro this summer, according to The Telegraph. Tchouameni, 26, could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu this summer alongside Eduardo Camavinga, with the club looking to seal a midfield signing of their own in the form of Manchester City's Rodri. But the France international has a contract until 2028 and could command a fee upwards of €60 million.
- Arsenal are ramping up their interest in Nico Williams, as the winger looks to make a return to action for Athletic Club following a lengthy absence due to a groin injury. TEAMtalk claims that the Spain international has admirers at the Emirates, including sporting director Andrea Berta. Barcelona continue to be linked with Williams, but their priorities lie elsewhere in the squad, potentially opening an opportunity for the Gunners to move first.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Madrid correspondent Alex Kirkland on the future for Aurelien Tchouaméni.
The idea of Real Madrid letting Tchouaméni go, after a season in which he has become arguably the team's most important and consistent player, strikes me as quite far fetched.
Yes, Tchouaméni struggled to find consistency early in his Madrid career -- ironically, finding it difficult to replace Casemiro when he left in 2022 -- and was even whistled by fans at the Bernabéu just over a year ago, He has been singled out for criticism after some poor performances in high-profile games, and a perceived inability to deliver on the ball. But in 2025-26 he has been sensational, both under Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa.
Tchouaméni has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign and has consolidated his place as a certain starter in the team. He's made 28 appearances in LaLiga, and 13 in the Champions League.
Camavinga may well be available for transfer this summer, having failed to develop in his five years at the Bernabéu and frustrating in key moments, but Tchouaméni is a different story. If Rodri were to arrive -- which is by no means certain -- he would likely be to play alongside Tchouaméni, or alternate with him, rather than replace him.