Man United transfer news: Red Devils eyeing 'shock move' for Real Madrid star who would command 'huge' fee

Manchester United are reportedly funny successful signing Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.

The Uruguayan precocious made headlines for his engagement successful a grooming crushed bust-up with chap midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. 

The hostility built up implicit 2 days earlier an altercation betwixt the brace near Valverde needing infirmary treatment.

The 27-year-old, who subsequently missed El Clasico with a concussion, was fined €500,000 (£432,000), on with Tchouameni, for the incidental that saw Real Madrid marque the headlines for each the incorrect reasons. 

While Real Madrid person announced their punishment, determination is inactive immoderate uncertainty astir whether the brace tin co-exist successful the aforesaid dressing room.

Man United eyeing Valverde swoop

According to The Mirror, the Real Madrid hierarchy are inactive 'furious' with Valverde, who is simply a elder fig arsenic 1 of the nine captains.

The study claims that Los Blancos could look to merchantability the Uruguay planetary this summer, altering his imaginable suitors up of the transportation window.

Man United are believed to beryllium among those showing an interest, with the Red Devils considering whether to motorboat a 'shock move' for Valverde. 

However, Real Madrid volition request a 'huge' interest for a subordinate who is nether declaration until the summertime of 2029. 

Why Man United are targeting midfield reinforcements

A determination to Old Trafford would spot Valverde travel successful the footsteps of Casemiro, who near Real Madrid for Man United successful the summertime of 2022.

Casemiro has gone connected to marque 159 appearances since making the switch, but helium volition permission Old Trafford erstwhile his declaration expires astatine the extremity of the season. 

The Brazilian's departure volition permission a void successful the motor room, portion different spot could unfastened up if the nine merchantability Manuel Ugarte this summer.

As a result, the Red Devils are keen to motion 2 caller cardinal midfielders and are considering a fig of imaginable targets.

Man United have besides been linked with Valverde's teammate Tchouameni, though the Frenchman is reluctant to permission the Spanish capital.