Liverpool get green light to sign Aurelien Tchouameni – O’Rourke
Liverpool top target Aurelien Tchouameni is considering pushing for a Real Madrid exit at the end of this season, sources have told Football Insider.
The 24-year-old is a long-term target for the Reds but they will find a January deal very difficult.
Tchouameni’s price tag remains very high and Real Madrid are unwilling to weaken their squad mid-season.
Real are preparing for a close La Liga title race with rivals Barcelona and will also face a fight to defend their Champions League crown.
However, Tchouameni is falling out of favour with club chiefs at the Santiago Bernabeu despite Toni Kroos’ retirement and he could be on the move next summer, green-lighting a potential swoop from Liverpool.
Sources say a move at the end of the 2024-25 campaign is a “realistic possibility” for Liverpool.
Tchouameni could green light Liverpool move next summer
He has made 14 appearances for Real Madrid so far this term, starting in 13 of those outings – including two starts as a centre-back.
Tchouameni joined Los Blancos from Monaco for a reported fee of around £85million two years ago.
Liverpool are keen to add new midfield options to their already-strong squad after failing to land Martin Zubimendi in the summer.
Arne Slot’s side are top of the Premier League after 10 games and have also enjoyed a flawless start in the Champions League.
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