{"id":556399,"date":"2026-04-29T06:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/556399\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T06:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:13:14","slug":"rio-ferdinand-says-he-has-no-concerns-about-commanding-70m-midfielder-man-utd-want-to-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/556399\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio Ferdinand says he has no concerns about ‘commanding’ \u00a370m midfielder Man Utd want to sign"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s midfield overhaul this summer is taking shape, and Rio Ferdinand is very excited by one transfer link.<\/p>\n

Casemiro\u2019s impending departure for Manchester United<\/a> this summer has sparked a continent-wide search for the best possible midfield additions this summer.<\/p>\n

Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Alex Scott are three names on the midfield shortlist for United<\/a> with Premier League experience, with others like Sandro Tonali also being considered.<\/p>\n

However, in the past few weeks, United have been linked with Aurelien Tchouameni<\/a> on an increasingly reliable scale. With Rio Ferdinand<\/a> now sharing his thoughts on signing Tchouameni<\/a>.<\/p>\n

IF Elliot Anderson signs for Man City, who would be your TOP PRIORITY midfield alternative? <\/p>\n

\"ElliotPhoto by Lee Parker \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images \"AurelienPhoto by Diego Souto\/Getty ImagesRio Ferdinand shares Aurelien Tchouameni transfer verdict<\/p>\n

Ferdinand discussed replacing Casemiro on his latest Rio Presents<\/a> YouTube video, with Tchouameni being one name he raved about.<\/p>\n

\u201cTchouameni would be great, but is he available? I don\u2019t know if he\u2019s available. His experience is huge\u201d, Ferdinand admitted about the Frenchman.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he speaks English as well, so that\u2019s not an issue. I think he\u2019s a fantastic footballer. <\/p>\n

\u201cI remember the game France-England in a tournament, I think it was Qatar. He was majestic. He was strong. He was commanding. He\u2019s played in huge games. He has the experience. So I wouldn\u2019t worry about him, but I\u2019d be very happy to get him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tchouameni is the best Casemiro replacement<\/a> that United are currently looking at signing, with his physicality making him the perfect Kobbie Mainoo partner for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

How much should Man Utd pay to sign Aurelien Tchouameni? What would you consider a fair fee? <\/p>\n

Do you think he would be the right fit for Man Utd?<\/p>\n

\"\"Getty Images Tchouameni is the safest midfield option for Manchester United<\/p>\n

Interest in Tchouameni is up there with Elliot Anderson<\/a> as the most exciting potential arrivals this summer, with the Frenchman, experience-wise, the best option on the market.<\/p>\n

Valued at \u00a370m according to talkSPORT<\/a>, Tchouameni would arrive ready to push United toward trophies immediately.<\/p>\n

Tchouameni won\u2019t struggle mentally at United<\/a>, with the mental pressure at Real Madrid arguably more so than at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

Raphael Varane has already told Tchouameni<\/a> why he should join United, and the French international brings winning experience to the club, while also being in his prime.<\/p>\n

This signing would be a game-changer for United, and despite having no Premier League experience, his career to this point shows he won\u2019t struggle.<\/p>\n

Ferdinand summed up Tchouameni perfectly. Hopefully, Ineos will push forward with this deal.<\/p>\n

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