India, July 23 -- Manchester United have lodged an enquiry with Real Madrid for French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. The 26-year-old defensive midfield holding is thought to be United's first choice to complete their summer squad overhaul under Michael Carrick's management. Tchouameni's future in the Spanish capital was cast into doubt following a highly publicised scuffle with his teammate Federico Valverde at Valdebebas, which saw his club-mates severely disciplined as a consequence of the incident.
Despite there having been reports of a contract extension with the club having already been negotiated, the Old Trafford hierarchy have shown no signs of backing away as they look to try and prise the holding-6 away from the Bernabeu this s...