Real Madrid presidential result threatens Man United’s summer plans
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Transfer windows typically rely on the outcome of a raft of continuously moving parts, many of which are outside the control of clubs wishing to sign players. This is set to be the case once again this summer, with one of the biggest clubs of them all making huge decisions that could impact the rest of Europe due to their influence in the market.
Real Madrid have released the results of their latest presidential election, with legendary head figure Florentino Perez winning the race to continue to hold governance at the Bernabeu until the year 2030. Perez won the poll with 21,741 ballots, resulting in a 65% landslide victory over Enrique Riquelme in what was the first contested vote in 20 years.
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It now remains to be seen what impact the result will have on the football world, and Manchester United in particular, with Perez desperate to make a major splash over the next four years to wrestle back the power that has been taken from them by Barcelona domestically and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
United wary of Perez promise
First on the list for Perez is to re-appoint former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to the Madrid dugout in a move that has already split supporters in the Spanish capital. As reported by The Mirror, should he be reinstated, Mourinho has his sights set on one of United’s primary midfield targets, which will certainly cause INEOS a headache given the pull of Los Blancos.
West Ham’s Matheus Fernandes has emerged as one of the brightest talents in Europe despite being relegated with the Hammers last season and is widely expected to leave the London Stadium in the coming months. United hold a keen interest in the 21-year-old, but with Madrid now expected to circle with genuine intent, it is difficult to see the Brazilian preferring a move to Manchester over Madrid.
However, West Ham have reportedly slapped an £80 million price tag on the head of their star man, which could scare off the Spaniards and put the ball back in United’s court.
With that being said, if it is £80 million or not at all, United may themselves be better served looking for alternatives in the market that would represent more of a guarantee than Fernandes, who has been relegated in the past two seasons with Southampton and West Ham respectively.
Despite the obvious talent, moving to United or Madrid at his tender age is also a huge step up, and parting with that sum of money does represent a major risk for either club.
Further sub-plots to Perez and United
Outside of the race for Fernandes, Mourinho’s re-introduction at the Bernabeu could have an impact on a couple of other players who have links and ties to United. Aurélien Tchouaméni has been hotly linked with leaving the Spanish capital this summer, with United earmarking the Frenchman as a marquee signing—a move that might have become more likely if Fernandes moves to Madrid.
Should Mourinho get his man in Fernandes, it could open the door further for United’s interest in Tchouaméni and lead to an ironic twist in the market. However, early reports claim that Mourinho wants to keep the 26-year-old at the club, given his profile aligns with someone the Portuguese coach has enjoyed working with down the years.
The Sun claims Mourinho has no desire to move Tchouaméni on and sees him as a central figure in the set up at the club, throwing another spanner into the works for United who would have certainly ramped up their interest if Jose had taken a different stance on the player. With regards to Fernandes, it feels like INEOS are better served making their mind up on the playmaker as quickly as possible and getting an official bid in early to avoid the circus that will inevitably come with Madrid and Mourinho should they get involved.
Another player who could be affected by the news is United full-back Diogo Dalot. Mourinho brought his fellow countryman to Old Trafford during his time in charge in 2018 and remains a fan of the defender.
Despite having no current designs to sell Dalot, it would surely be negligent to ignore interest that could lead to an offer too good to refuse for a player that, despite enjoying a strong end to the season, has endured ups and downs during his career in Manchester. It is also no secret that INEOS are looking to raise funds to reinvest into the playing squad and Dalot does represent someone who holds a decent market value.
However the next steps play out in the Spanish capital, the football world will almost certainly feel the effects given the power of Madrid and the personalities involved, and no doubt INEOS will be casting a keen eye on any developments in the coming days.
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