Liverpool have gained a significant advantage in their ongoing pursuit of a new midfielder. Last summer, they had reached an agreement with Real Sociedad to sign Martin Zubimendi, but the transfer ultimately collapsed as the Spanish midfielder chose to stay at his boyhood club. Despite the setback, Liverpool are expected to reignite their interest in Zubimendi during the upcoming January transfer window. However, with Manchester City also monitoring Zubimendi as a potential long-term replacement for Rodri, there are no guarantees that the Spaniard will choose to make the switch to Anfield.
As a result of this uncertainty, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been forced to explore alternative midfield options to strengthen his squad. One of the top names on his list is Real Madrid and French international Aurelien Tchouameni. Despite being a regular starter in all seven of Real Madrid’s La Liga matches at the beginning of the season, Tchouameni’s performances have not entirely lived up to the high expectations set when he joined the Spanish giants from Monaco in 2022. Given these underwhelming displays, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly open to selling the talented 24-year-old if the right offer is presented.
According to reports from *Fichajes*, Liverpool are currently the most interested club in Tchouameni’s services and are prepared to submit a bid of £66 million (€80 million) to secure his transfer. The Merseyside club sees the French midfielder as a promising addition who could help bolster their midfield for the foreseeable future.
While Ryan Gravenberch has impressed so far this season in Slot’s midfield setup, the Liverpool manager recognizes the need for an additional high-profile signing to further solidify the team’s transition from the Jurgen Klopp era. The acquisition of a player of Tchouameni’s caliber would not only enhance their midfield options but also provide the depth necessary for competing at the highest level.
Despite Tchouameni’s struggles to fully reach his potential at Real Madrid, he is still a young and highly talented player with room for development. At just 24 years old, he has time to grow and refine his game, and Liverpool has a proven track record of turning good players into great ones under their guidance. Given this, Tchouameni is seen as a highly promising target who could thrive under Slot’s management and become a key figure for Liverpool in the coming years.