Man Utd handed Real Madrid transfer opportunity after second training ground ‘fight’

Manchester United transfer target Aurelien Tchouameni has reportedly been involved in a training ground 'fight' with Real Madrid team-mate Ernesto Valverde. Tchouameni was previously linked with a switch to United before he chose to join Real in 2022. Looking ahead to this summer, United 's interest remains intact and the Reds are understood to regard him as one of nine midfield options they are weighing up. While United assess the possibilities in the transfer market, reports from Spain have suggested Tchouameni and Valverde clashed in a training ground altercation. This week, attention has been drawn to Tchouameni's French compatriot Kylian Mbappe supposedly having a disagreement with a Real Madrid coach. As the friction continues, an incident involving Tchouameni has emerged. Spanish publication Marca has alleged Ernesto Valverde and Tchouameni had a physical confrontation during a heated training session. It suggests they shoved each other on the pitch and continued their fierce argument in the dressing room. It was reportedly sparked by a foul during a training session, which resulted in both players engaging in an explosive argument. Both players are said to have shouted at each other in front of astonished teammates. With Real eliminated from the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and seemingly out of the La Liga title race, tensions in the Spanish capital are running as high as they possibly can. Carreras, who departed United in 2024, responded this week to allegations that he was struck by Rudiger during a training session. He did go on to insist the matter was resolved, with further reports confirming that Rudiger had apologised. Mbappe has also found himself at the centre of controversy, having allegedly confronted a member of Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa's backroom staff. The World Cup winner was subsequently photographed aboard a luxury yacht with his girlfriend, in the days leading up to Real Madrid's El Clasico showdown with Barcelona . These incidents highlight the intense and pressurised atmosphere currently gripping the club. Amid all the turmoil, Tchouameni has been linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford. With United seeking a replacement for the departing Casemiro , the former Monaco midfielder could yet make his way to the red half of Manchester. United are also believed to be prepared to offload Manuel Ugarte as they look to generate funds. While Kobbie Mainoo has penned a new contract at the club, as many as three midfielders have been tipped to arrive this summer. Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali are three further names who have attracted admiration. United secured their spot in next season's Champions League with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. A single further win for Michael Carrick's men would also see the club clinch third place in the Premier League . FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page