Man Utd identify new transfer target to replace Casemiro but may need Man City favour

Man Utd identify new transfer target to replace Casemiro but may need Man City favourManchester United are reportedly tracking a Real Madrid star as they draw up a shortlist to replace Casemiro, who will depart Old Trafford on a free transfer this summerCommentsSportConnor O'Neill Senior Sports Content Creator20:16, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesManchester United will need to sign a replacement for Casemiro in the summer transfer window(Image: (James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))Manchester United have identified Aurelien Tchouameni as a possible replacement for Casemiro. United’s priority this summer is to revamp their midfield, and the France international features prominently on their shortlist of candidates to replace Casemiro.‌But the Telegraph report also claims that the midfielder’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu could hinge on whether Rodri leaves Manchester City this summer. Rodri, whose contract expires at the end of next season, threw his City future into doubt last month when he said “you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world” after being asked about the prospect of joining Real.‌But since then, Guardiola has claimed that the Spain international will sign a new deal with City, though he also wouldn't stand in the midfielder’s way if the La Liga giants came calling. Tchouameni is contracted until 2028, but reports from Spain in recent weeks have indicated that Real are also willing to listen to offers for his club and international team-mate, Eduardo Camavinga, as an alternative route to raise funds.‌Tchouameni recently opened up on his struggles at the Santiago Bernabeu over the past couple of seasons. He said: “I was made a scapegoat. In the first 10-20 minutes, the stadium was booing every time I touched the ball.FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: How Man Utd had a hand in the Man City transfer that could cost Arsenal the Premier LeagueREAD MORE: Mark Goldbridge tells Rio Ferdina...