Man United eye Camavinga and Tchouameni as Casemiro successor search turns to Real Madrid

Manchester United have turned their attention back to Real Madrid as they begin planning for life after Casemiro, with Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni emerging as intriguing options in a midfield rebuild expected this summer.

The Brazilian midfielder is approaching the end of his contract at Old Trafford and is set to depart as a free agent, forcing United to identify a long term successor to one of the most influential signings of the Erik ten Hag era.

Camavinga was born in Angola while Tchouameni has Cameroonian heritage.

United have already started monitoring developments in Madrid where both Camavinga and Tchouameni remain highly rated but could face increased competition if the Spanish club reshapes its midfield again in the coming transfer window.

Sources suggest the English club retain strong admiration for the pair having previously attempted to recruit them earlier in their careers before each ultimately chose a move to the Santiago Bernabeu instead.

That uncertainty around Real Madrids future midfield structure is what makes the situation particularly interesting for United.

The Spanish giants are expected to explore elite midfield additions in the coming windows with names such as Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Adam Wharton, Rodri and Vitinha all mentioned in various recruitment discussions. Any major arrival could shift the balance of opportunities within Carlo Ancelottis squad potentially opening the door for movement.

For United the priority is clear replacing Casemiros experience and defensive authority in midfield. Yet club officials are planning a broader rebuild in the centre of the pitch with at least two signings expected during the summer recruitment drive.