Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho reportedly expresses frustration over Aurelien Tchouameni’s ongoing fitness issues, potentially opening the door for Manchester United to make a move. The Red Devils had previously shown interest in Tchouameni during the summer transfer window but opted to sign Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos instead.

Despite their recent signings, Tchouameni remains on Manchester United's radar, as his challenges with Mourinho could lead to his availability in the upcoming January transfer window, according to Fichajes.

Sky Sports News highlighted Tchouameni as one of Manchester United’s top targets, emphasizing that the France international could be a significant upgrade on their current midfield options, even after a busy summer of reinforcements.

• Real Madrid reportedly seeks around €100m for Tchouameni's release.
• The financial feasibility of such a deal for Manchester United is uncertain, given their recent acquisitions.

Although it may seem premature to dismiss Tchouameni under Mourinho, who has yet to field him due to injuries, there’s hope that the manager will show patience with a player of Tchouameni’s caliber. Should this signal a decline in Tchouameni’s career at the Bernabeu, it will be intriguing to observe the level of interest he garners in January.

The winter transfer period can be unpredictable, but previous seasons have seen significant moves, such as Manchester City acquiring Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi. Depending on the evolving needs of clubs, Manchester United and others may line up to pursue Tchouameni.