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  "id": 1229928,
  "title": "Real Madrid set Tchouameni transfer condition, identify potential replacement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/real-madrid-set-tchouameni-transfer-condition-identify-potential",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-set-tchouameni-transfer-075000822.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid has set a condition for potential Tchouameni transfer, while also identifying a replacement. The French midfielder is not expected to leave the club this summer, despite speculation from Manchester United. Real Madrid's stance is clear: they are not actively looking to sell Tchouameni, who recently renewed his contract. However, Serrano claims that Real Madrid would only consider selling the Frenchman if an offer is exceptionally large. Should such a scenario arise, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton is considered the preferred replacement. Real Madrid is not searching for a replacement for Tchouameni, as they have considerable depth in midfield. Wharton would only become a possibility if Tchouameni leaves, making the addition of another expensive signing unnecessary.",
  "summary": "Aurelien Tchouameni is not expected to leave Real Madrid this summer. Let’s be clear.However, according to journalist Miguel Serrano, as relayed in Defensa Central, there is one scenario that could ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}