Manchester United transfer target Aurélien Choamenyi has reportedly been involved in a training ground spat with Real Madrid teammate Ernesto Valverde. Choameni was previously linked with a move to United, but has now opted to join Real in 2022.
There remains interest from United ahead of the summer, with the Reds understood to view him as one of nine midfield targets currently under consideration. As United consider their options in the transfer market, reports from Spain claim that Choameni and Valverde clashed over an incident at the training ground.
This week, attention has been focused on allegations that Choameni’s French compatriot Kylian Mbappé allegedly clashed with the Real Madrid coach. While the unrest continued to smolder, another incident involving Choameni came to light.
Spain’s Marca reports that Ernesto Valverde and Choameni were involved in an argument during a heated training session. According to reports, the two pushed each other on the pitch and then continued to argue in the locker room.
The incident was reportedly caused by a foul in training, which led to a violent collision between both players. The two allegedly got into an argument in front of surprised teammates.
Tensions are running high in the Spanish capital as Real are knocked out of the Champions League and Copa del Rey and are on the brink of defeat in the La Liga title race.
Carreras, who will leave United in 2024, this week responded to claims he was slapped by Antonio Rudiger during training. He continued to insist the drama had been resolved, and other reports said Rudiger had offered an apology.
Mbappe has also caused controversy after reportedly lashing out at a member of Real Madrid’s coaching staff. The World Cup winner was then photographed on a luxury yacht with his girlfriend during the run-up to El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
These episodes highlight the high-pressure and tense atmosphere currently prevailing at the club. Amid the turmoil, Choameni has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer.
There is still a chance the former Monaco midfielder could move to Old Trafford as United look for a replacement for the departing Casemiro. United are also thought to be open to selling Manuel Ugarte to free up cash.
Koby Mainu has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club, and it has been suggested that as many as three midfielders could join this summer. Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali are also three highly rated players.
United defeated Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford to qualify for next season’s Champions League. One more win for Michael Carrick’s side will secure them third place in the Premier League.
