Aurelien Tchouameni Has “No Interest” in Leaving Real Madrid for Liverpool
Liverpool have been on the hunt for a defensive midfielder to fill their No. 6 void this summer, but it looks like their ideal target, Aurelien Tchouameni, has “no interest” in leaving Real Madrid. After Moises Caicedo joined Chelsea in a deal worth £115 million, Liverpool have agreed a £60 million fee with Southampton to sign Romeo Lavia, but they are still looking for another No. 6 to bring in alongside the 19-year-old.
Tchouameni was a target last summer when he was on the way out of AS Monaco, but instead he joined Real Madrid where he started 31 games in his first season. With the addition of Jude Bellingham and new contracts for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, it was suggested that Liverpool could go back in for Tchouameni. But despite enquiries being made over both Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that the Frenchman has “no interest” in a transfer. Furthermore, Real “would not consider his departure” just a year after signing him for around £85 million.
Tchouameni agreed a six-year contract when he left Monaco for Madrid last summer, and it makes sense that he plans to stay. Manager Carlo Ancelotti started Tchouameni in the first game of the season on Saturday night, playing the full 90 minutes in an enviable midfield alongside Valverde, Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Those four players are among the very best young midfielders in world football, and it stands to reason that Real would keep them together.
Liverpool would undoubtedly benefit with a midfielder of Tchouameni’s quality and potential in their ranks, but it seems like there is no chance he will be moving to Anfield any time soon. While Modric and Kroos have remained to provide an experienced backbone, it is clear that Real are building around this next generation.
Liverpool’s Search for a No. 6
Liverpool have been searching for an elite defensive midfielder to fill their No. 6 void this summer, and they had set their sights on Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle. However, Caicedo ended up joining Chelsea in a deal worth £115 million, leaving Liverpool back at square one in their pursuit of a No. 6.
The Reds have since agreed a £60 million fee with Southampton to sign Romeo Lavia, but they are still looking for another No. 6 to bring in alongside the 19-year-old. One name that has dominated speculation after the Reds showed their hand with a £111 million bid for Caicedo is Aurelien Tchouameni.
Tchouameni was a target last summer when he was on the way out of AS Monaco, but instead he joined Real Madrid where he started 31 games in his first season. With the addition of Jude Bellingham and new contracts for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, it was suggested that Liverpool could go back in for Tchouameni.
Tchouameni’s Plans to Stay at Real Madrid
Despite enquiries being made over both Tchouameni and Federico Valverde, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that the Frenchman has “no interest” in a transfer. Furthermore, Real “would not consider his departure” just a year after signing him for around £85 million.
Tchouameni agreed a six-year contract when he left Monaco for Madrid last summer, and it makes sense that he plans to stay. Manager Carlo Ancelotti started Tchouameni in the first game of the season on Saturday night, playing the full 90 minutes in an enviable midfield alongside Valverde, Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Those four players are among the very best young midfielders in world football, and it stands to reason that Real would keep them together.
Liverpool’s Search Continues
While Modric and Kroos have remained to provide an experienced backbone, it is clear that Real are building around this next generation. Liverpool would undoubtedly benefit with a midfielder of Tchouameni’s quality and potential in their ranks, but it seems like there is no chance he will be moving to Anfield any time soon.
The Reds will now have to look elsewhere as they continue their search for an elite defensive midfielder to