Man Utd's perfect midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni joining Kobbie Mainoo and £30m bargain

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Manchester United have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni following the departures of several key players. Casemiro's confirmed exit, alongside a potential Jadon Sancho departure, is set to free up considerable room on the wage bill and bring United closer to securing a deal for the £70million-rated Real Madrid midfielder.

Finding a replacement for Casemiro in the number six role has become a primary objective for United. Tchouameni, who has featured 44 times this season, operates as an anchor for Madrid and could be the perfect option.

Securing the 26-year-old's signature would represent a clear statement of intent from United. The potential signing could also ease the burden on young Kobbie Mainoo, who has flourished since Michael Carrick assumed control.

The 21-year-old was dumped by former manager Ruben Amorim but has since established himself as a vital component of the starting XI following his sacking. Carrick has advocated for Mainoo to be handed a new long-term deal, and he is viewed as an essential part of the club's future plans.

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A midfield partnership between Mainoo and Tchouameni handling defensive responsibilities would enable club captain Bruno Fernandes to thrive in attacking areas. The United skipper has registered 18 assists so far this season, alongside eight goals, and has been a beacon of hope for the Old Trafford faithful.

United may look to add yet another face to the midfield, particularly if their new manager favours a 4-4-2 formation. Lining up alongside Fernandes and Matheus Cunha in the attacking midfield could be Wolves star, Joao Gomes.

The club have demonstrated interest in several midfielders and would regard Gomes as a bargain signing. Wolves' relegation to the Championship was confirmed after West Ham secured a draw with Crystal Palace last week.

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Gomes had previously been linked with a move to United back in March, with the club keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer transfer window. Transfermarkt previously valued the midfielder at around £35m, though his potential asking price has since fallen to £30m.

This transfer fee could fall even further come the summer, owing to Wolves' relegation. Tchouameni and Gomes represent very different midfield profiles, giving the new manager flexibility in shaping the engine room.

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