Manchester United target Tchouaméni, Scott as midfield reinforcements

Abdullateef Fowewe

Manchester United have identified Real Madrid’s France international Aurélien Tchouaméni and Bournemouth’s rising England midfielder Alex Scott as priority targets as they plan midfield reinforcements ahead of the 2026/27 season, sources close to the club say.

United see Tchouaméni — a combative, ball-playing midfielder who joined Real Madrid from Monaco in 2023 — as an experienced option capable of anchoring and linking play in Carrick’s midfield.

However, any move faces significant obstacles: Real Madrid are understood to be in the midst of a wider squad rebuild and are reluctant to part with established first-team players, while Tchouaméni’s contract situation and high market value would command a substantial fee.

Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, another name on United’s shortlist, represents a different proposition: a young, dynamic English midfielder whose performances in the Premier League have attracted attention across the top clubs.

Bournemouth, however, have shown little appetite to sell homegrown talent, and would likely demand a premium for a player so central to their project and progression.