MANCHESTER UNITED look set to miss out on Eduardo Camavinga as Real Madrid open new contract talks with the midfielder.
The 20-year-old joined Real Madrid in 2021 for £26million as a long-term replacement for Casemiro.
Madrid want a reported £115million for the six-cap French international, with United willing to break their club record to sign him.
However, Los Blancos have made a bold move in their attempt to lock down Camavinga, which could jeopardise United chances of pinching the player.
According to The Athletic, the Spanish team have responded to United's moves by offering the Frenchman a potential €1billion (£874million) release clause.
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The club had also given this to Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior last summer.
The new release clause would make it almost impossible for Ten Hag's team to secure Camavinga, even with the sale of the club looming.
Camavinga has played a key role within Real Madrid, who are preparing for major changes with veteran duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both potentially leaving this summer.
He has seen massive success with the Spanish club, winning both LaLiga and the Champions League in the last year.
The midfielder also helped in France's bid for the World Cup in December, and has just joined the national squad for their matches during this month's break.
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This success has made him a key target for clubs including Man Utd.
United have also been targeting Frenkie de Jong and possibly a new goalkeeper as David De Gea's contract runs down.
The Red Devils have also prioritised looking for a new forward for the summer, with Harry Kane, Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen heavily linked with the club.
However, if plans to sell the club fall through these manoeuvrings may end up falling through.
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Madrid face Valladolid next weekend in their next match in LaLiga, and Chelsea in the quarter-final of the Champions League on April 12.