A Premier League club is reportedly gearing up for a major bid in January to sign Aurelien Tchouameni, as Real Madrid may be open to letting the French international go.
Tchouameni, who joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2022, famously chose the Spanish club over Liverpool. Since then, he's reached impressive heights, including a World Cup final with France and a Champions League title with Real. Unfortunately, a foot injury during the Champions League semi-final sidelined him for the final.
This season, despite being a regular starter, Tchouameni has faced challenges as Real Madrid grapples with inconsistent form under Carlo Ancelotti. A recent 4-0 loss to Barcelona and a Champions League defeat to Lille have raised questions within the squad.
Reports now suggest Real Madrid may consider selling Tchouameni to free up funds for other high-profile transfers, despite initially signing him to a six-year contract. TEAMtalk hints that Liverpool could be revisiting their interest, with manager Arne Slot keen on bolstering the club’s defensive midfield.
Liverpool previously focused on Martin Zubimendi to fill this role, but after Zubimendi declined a move, the club retained its existing lineup. A renewed attempt to sign Tchouameni would mark Liverpool’s return to a target Jurgen Klopp once prioritized, potentially adding an intriguing chapter for the current league leaders.