{"id":47726,"date":"2026-05-26T13:31:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/man-united-could-have-to-pay-more-than-e100m-for-dream-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:31:54","slug":"man-united-could-have-to-pay-more-than-e100m-for-dream-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/man-united-could-have-to-pay-more-than-e100m-for-dream-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United could have to pay more than \u20ac100m for &#8216;dream&#8217; contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/man-united-could-have-to-pay-more-than-e100m-for-dream-contract\/#Man_United_are_considering_signing_French_midfielder\" >Man United are considering signing French midfielder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/man-united-could-have-to-pay-more-than-e100m-for-dream-contract\/#Carrick_wants_Mainu_midfield_partner\" >Carrick wants Mainu midfield partner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United&#8217;s summer midfield rebuild could be very ambitious, with Real Madrid star Aur\u00e9lien Choameny reportedly seen as a &#8216;dream&#8217; signing at Old Trafford.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Fabrizio Romano says United have great admiration for the French midfielder and believe he can provide a transformative influence similar to that of Casemiro, who first arrived from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The problem, of course, is the price. Signing Choameni is likely to cost more than \u20ac100m, making the situation extremely difficult even for a club with Manchester United&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to see why United like Choameni so much. He is powerful, calm, tactically smart and has already gained experience at the highest level with Real Madrid and France.<\/p>\n<p>He plays as a defensive midfielder and can step into a box-to-box role, breaking up the attack and contributing to controlling the tempo of the match.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_United_are_considering_signing_French_midfielder\"><\/span>Man United are considering signing French midfielder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, he is exactly the kind of midfielder United were looking for.<\/p>\n<p>There are also comparisons with Casemiro. When Casemiro joined United, he immediately gave them authority, leadership and defensive security.<\/p>\n<p>United now appear to believe that Choameni can provide the same effect in a younger, more long-term version.<\/p>\n<p>With Casemiro gone, United&#8217;s midfield clearly needs a new leader and a suitable physical presence.<\/p>\n<p>But the situation is not just about superstar contracts. Koby Mainu&#8217;s comeback changed the whole picture.<\/p>\n<p>The Athletic report that Mainu turned down a \u00a340m move to Chelsea last summer after struggling under manager Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n<p>The decision now looks momentous as the 21-year-old has been reborn under Carrick and is once again seen as a key figure in United&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrick_wants_Mainu_midfield_partner\"><\/span>Carrick wants Mainu midfield partner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s confidence clearly helped him. United&#8217;s official website recently highlighted that the manager is carefully looking for a midfielder who can complement Mainu, rather than simply replacing the midfielder the club already has.<\/p>\n<p>This is an important detail because it suggests United are looking to build a balanced midfield, rather than just buying a name.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s where Choameni&#8217;s idea becomes so appealing. A midfield built around Mainu, Bruno Fernandes and Choameni will suddenly look more serious.<\/p>\n<p>Mainu will be able to play more freely, Bruno will be more creative and Choameni will give the team power and defense.<\/p>\n<p>United should definitely explore Choameni, but don&#8217;t let one expensive target dominate the entire summer. If this deal is possible, their midfield could be completely transformed.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Italian media drops Sandro Tonali bombshell that is sure to excite Man United fans <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s summer midfield rebuild could be very ambitious, with Real Madrid star Aur\u00e9lien Choameny reportedly seen as a &#8216;dream&#8217; signing at Old Trafford.Fabrizio Romano says United have great admiration for the French midfielder and believe he can provide a transformative influence similar to that of Casemiro, who first arrived from Real Madrid. 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