Why Manchester United Could Miss Out on Both Aurélien Tchouaméni and Lewis Hall

Manchester United may be monitoring both Aurélien Tchouaméni and Lewis Hall, but if the Red Devils fail to sign either player, it may have little to do with their quality.

The bigger issue could simply be that Real Madrid and Newcastle United do not want to sell.

Many supporters have compared the two situations, but the circumstances surrounding Tchouaméni and Hall appear to be very different.

Real Madrid Are Under No Pressure to Sell Tchouaméni

Aurélien Tchouaméni recently signed a new contract with Real Madrid, strengthening his position at the Spanish club.

Although Real Madrid have been linked with a potential move for Rodri, the arrival of another elite midfielder would not automatically mean that Tchouaméni would be sold. Madrid could decide to keep both players and build an even stronger midfield.

Tchouaméni remains a highly valued member of the squad, and Real Madrid are not believed to be under any financial pressure to let him leave.

For Manchester United, that could make negotiations extremely difficult.

However, football can change quickly. If Real Madrid were to sign Rodri and Tchouaméni became concerned about his playing time, there could potentially be room for discussions.

That is why the French midfielder may still be viewed as the slightly more realistic option of the two — even if a deal remains difficult.

Newcastle Hold All the Cards Over Lewis Hall

The situation involving Lewis Hall could be even more complicated.

Newcastle United reportedly value the talented left-back at around £70 million to £80 million and have made it clear that they do not want to sell.

Hall is viewed as an important part of Newcastle’s long-term plans, meaning the club have little reason to negotiate unless a major offer arrives.

Manchester United would also have to consider their own transfer strategy. INEOS have repeatedly shown that they are unwilling to be dragged into expensive bidding wars or pay inflated fees simply because another club refuses to lower its demands.

If Newcastle remain firm and refuse to negotiate, United could decide to walk away and focus on more attainable targets.

Unless Hall pushes for a move, Newcastle appear to hold most of the power in the situation.

Which Deal Is More Realistic?

If forced to choose, a move for Tchouaméni may be slightly more realistic because circumstances at Real Madrid could change quickly.

A potential arrival of Rodri could create greater competition in midfield, and Tchouaméni’s future could become a topic of discussion if his role in the team changes.

With Hall, however, Newcastle are in a strong position and may have no interest in selling one of their most promising players.

That said, neither transfer currently appears likely.

Could INEOS Turn to a Cheaper Alternative?

If Manchester United discover that both deals are impossible, INEOS could turn their attention towards a more affordable and attainable target before the transfer window closes.

The club may decide that paying an excessive fee for Hall or attempting to convince Real Madrid to sell Tchouaméni is not the best use of their budget.

Instead, United could explore alternative options that fit the club’s financial strategy while still improving the squad.

For now, both situations remain difficult. Manchester United’s interest may be genuine, but interest alone does not guarantee a transfer — especially when the selling clubs have no desire to let their players leave.

If United cannot sign Tchouaméni or Lewis Hall, who should INEOS target instead?

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