Following Florentino Perez’s victory in the club’s presidential election, Mourinho is poised to return to the Madrid dugout.
One of his first moves will be to prevent any departure for the highly sought-after French international.
United have identified Tchouameni as their ideal signing to anchor a revamped midfield under Michael Carrick.
They believe he has the physical presence and tactical discipline required to succeed Casemiro.
Tchouameni’s future was cast into doubt late in the season after a highly publicised training-ground altercation with teammate Federico Valverde, which resulted in fines for both players.
However, any expectations of a Premier League move have now been crushed, as Mourinho has no intention of sanctioning the Frenchman’s sale.
Renowned for building defensively resilient teams anchored by dominant holding midfielders, Mourinho views the ‘incredible‘ Tchouameni as indispensable to his tactical system.
With Perez officially securing his mandate until 2030, Madrid are fully aligned with their new manager’s vision.
The club is under no financial pressure to sell key players, especially as substantial gains are planned through other squad adjustments.
Mourinho has made it clear to the hierarchy that rebuilding the squad’s competitive edge starts with retaining its elite core.
While United are ready to spend heavily on a world-class defensive midfielder this summer, they will have to look elsewhere.
