Manchester United's unexpected €90 million offer for Aurelien Tchouameni has been made, signaling a significant rebuilding phase.

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, as they search for a sturdier presence next to their star player, Bruno Fernandes.

The Red Devils have tabled a bid of €90m for the France international, who has been crucial to Real Madrid's system under the management of Xabi Alonso. However, Spanish outlet DefensaCentral does not believe that Real Madrid will be willing to let Tchouameni go, despite the substantial offer from Manchester United.

Tchouameni, who is valued at €75m according to Transfermarkt, has appeared 57 times for Real Madrid this season, indicating he is not struggling for minutes. His versatility allows him to play in both midfield and defence, making him an attractive prospect for United.

If Tchouameni were to join Manchester United, he could provide a sturdy presence next to Fernandes and unleash his creative power from deeper areas. Moreover, he could also offer cover at centre-back in case of an injury crisis.

Meanwhile, the focus on Bryan Mbeumo for Manchester United has been more prominent, with the club considering him as a potential signing. Should Mbeumo join United, he would likely take one of the "dual no.10" roles with Matheus Cunha in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 setup. Cunha has already been added to Amorim's squad at the start of the window.

However, United may need sales after the purchase of Tchouameni or Mbeumo to complete any more business, as their finances could be stretched. The potential addition of Tchouameni could provide the sturdiness needed next to Fernandes, allowing the Portugal international to focus more on his creative duties.

It's not immediately clear what Tchouameni's motivation for leaving Real Madrid would be, given Manchester United are without European football this season and seem a long way off the summit of the Premier League. However, the opportunity to play a key role in a new team and potentially lead them to success could be an attractive proposition for the midfielder.

Only time will tell if Manchester United can secure the services of Aurelien Tchouameni, but the club is certainly showing ambition in their pursuit of the talented midfielder.