Paul Pogba's verdict on Aurelien Tchouameni speaks volume as Man Utd chase signing

Paul Pogba has offered a glimpse of what Manchester United would get if they capture Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni. The Frenchman is understood to be high on the club's midfield wishlist and could be sold by the 15-time European champions, assuming they can land a suitable replacement. Los Blancos have been linked with Manchester City's Rodri, whom president Florentino Perez is believed to rate highly. Signing a player approaching his peak, like Tchouameni, would represent a genuine statement from United, who have been associated with numerous other midfielders, including Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. Former United midfielder Pogba is well acquainted with Tchouameni, having featured alongside him for the French national side, winning the Nations League together in 2021. Speaking that year, Pogba gushed about the then-21-year-old, telling RTL: "Very, very good. He's not a boy, he's a man. It's a pleasure to play next to him. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page "He brings a lot of energy. A lot of energy, extraordinary technical and physical quality. We wish him to play a lot more games and that I am always by his side." The duo's spell together in the national setup proved fleeting as Pogba hasn't represented France since 2022, while Tchouameni has evolved into a crucial part of Didier Deschamps' midfield. Meanwhile, Tchouameni has already been given insight into what awaits him should he choose to swap the Bernabeu for Old Trafford. Raphael Varane completed that very move in 2021, having collected 18 trophies during his 10-year stint in Spain. Varane explained why he felt the timing was perfect to head to Manchester on The Bridge podcast with Tchouameni last March. Despite an injury-plagued period at United, he harbours no regrets. Varane told Tchouameni: "Madrid is indescribable, it's exceptional, but I've already experienced it. And I said to myself, 'I want to experience something else.' "For me, England, and Manchester in particular, is where you feel the passion for football. You feel it, you live it every day. Now that some time has passed, I have no regrets because it was an incredible experience." United will be hoping those pearls of wisdom have left a lasting impression on Tchouameni as he considers his future. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.