Man Utd add Nottingham Forest flop and World Cup star to transfer shortlist – but may NOT buy another midfielder

MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock move for Danilo after also being given fresh hope of landing Aurelien Tchouameni. The Red Devils bolstered their midfield options by sealing a bargain deal for Youri Tielemans earlier this month. Manchester United are eyeing a move for Danilo Credit: Getty The Brazilian previously had a spell with Nottingham Forest Credit: Getty United chief Michael Carrick has also splashed £50million on Andrey Santos and brought in goalkeeper Karl Darlow ahead of the new season. Old Trafford chiefs are prepared to bring in more reinforcements – leading to Danilo, 25, being added to their transfer shortlist. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! The Botafogo man flopped during his previous spell in the Premier League, only making 62 appearances for Nottingham Forest. But, having been handed four World Cup outings before Brazil were knocked out by Norway, Danilo has been pinpointed as a possible recruit. United, who pulled out of a move for international team-mate Ederson, face competition for an agreement. Newcastle hold an interest in luring Danilo back to England, while Palmeiras and Zenit St Petersburg have tabled bids worth in the region of £25m. United are also pursuing Tchouameni and, as SunSport revealed, Real Madrid are prepared to cash in. Sources in the Spanish capital say the Red Devils’ interest in the ex-Monaco man is “strong”. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Danilo was involved at the World Cup Credit: Getty Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho initially planned to hold onto Tchouameni, 26, after sealing his return to the Bernabeu dugout. But the LaLiga giants have now decided they will sanction the defensive midfielder’s exit if their demands are met. Tchouameni made four appearances at the World Cup before France were knocked out by eventual winners Spain. And he is facing an uncertain future as the start of the new season edges closer. Real Madrid are prepared to ditch Aurelien Tchouameni for the right fee Credit: Getty There is still a possibility of United NOT bringing in another midfielder before the transfer window slams shut. Carrick is weighing up his options after being rewarded with a two-year deal for bagging Champions League qualification. Comment now