Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly seeking a “world-class reinforcement” in midfield, with Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni emerging as a possible target.
Klopp is said to have “requested” Tchouameni, whom Liverpool failed to sign last year, after withdrawing from their pursuit of Jude Bellingham due to rising costs.
The club’s decision-makers reportedly believe a significant overhaul is needed during the upcoming summer transfer window, with attention focused on potential additions at midfield, centre-half, and full-back.
Chelsea’s Mason Mount is Liverpool’s top priority, with Nicolo Barella, Ryan Gravenberch, Conor Gallagher, Alexis Mac Allister, and Moises Caicedo also in the running.
However, Liverpool’s original target was Tchouameni, whom they lost to Real Madrid last summer.
Tchouameni to Liverpool?
Real Madrid reportedly paid AS Monaco around €100m to acquire Tchouameni last year, but the club is now considering selling him at season’s end.
The Spanish club is said to want a €10m profit on the player but may be willing to accept €80m.
Klopp’s Liverpool reportedly believes Tchouameni is tailor-made for their style of play, which relies on energetic, selfless midfielders who press and make successful tackles and interceptions.
Although Tchouameni has adjusted to life in Madrid “slower than expected,” the club administration holds him in high regard and would be reluctant to let him go.
While the 23-year-old has reportedly failed to displace Real Madrid veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, his age and skill set make him an attractive option for Liverpool.
Tchouameni has struggled to make an impact at Real Madrid, leading to speculation that they may be willing to sell him for the right price.
Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay around €90m (£79.3m) for the French midfielder, who is tailor-made for Jurgen Klopp’s style of play.
If Liverpool secures Tchouameni’s signature, it would be a significant reinforcement to their midfield, which is in need of a quality defensive midfielder.
It would be fascinating to see whether Klopp is willing to prefer the signing of a superb defensive midfielder like the Real Madrid star above a daring central midfielder like Bellingham because Tchouameni and Bellingham are different sorts of midfielders.
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