Manchester United is closely monitoring the situation of Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, with plans to pursue a summer move for the Uruguayan international. Valverde’s position at the Santiago Bernabéu has become precarious following a training ground altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.
The incident resulted in Valverde suffering a concussion that required hospital treatment, prematurely ending his season. Despite issuing a public apology, the Real Madrid vice-captain faces significant backlash from club officials, who are now considering offloading him in the upcoming transfer window. Adding to Valverde’s difficulties, several senior players in the Madrid dressing room have sided with Tchouaméni, urging the club to sell the midfielder before next season.
United is closely watching developments in Madrid. The Premier League club is seeking to reinforce its midfield this summer and had previously shown interest in Tchouaméni. However, the French World Cup winner appears reluctant to leave Madrid after receiving public backing from the club. It remains unclear whether Valverde would welcome a move to Old Trafford. The 27-year-old, who has 73 caps for Uruguay, is contracted until 2029, meaning any transfer would command a substantial fee.
Manchester United has made signing two top-class midfielders a priority for the summer window. Casemiro is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, and the club is expected to sell Manuel Ugarte to the highest bidder. Potential targets include Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Tchouaméni, and now Valverde. Valverde will represent Uruguay at this summer’s World Cup in North America.
