With Los Blancos aiming for Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, Liverpool may finally sign Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni after years of scouting.

The next two transfer windows are expected to be eventful for Liverpool, as manager Arne Slot aims to strengthen the midfield. According to recent reports from Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool has reportedly contacted Aurelien Tchouameni’s entourage about a potential move. This follows years of the club scouting the French midfielder, and it suggests that Liverpool is keen on securing his services in the near future.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Aurelien Tchouameni’s future at Real Madrid could be influenced by the club’s interest in Rodri, the defensive midfielder for Manchester City. Reports suggest that Real Madrid is willing to offload Tchouameni to make room for a high-profile signing like Rodri, with the French international potentially being sold for around €60 million (£52 million). However, if they are unable to secure Rodri, Real Madrid is also keeping an eye on Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez as an alternative.

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Liverpool sees Tchouameni as a strong fit for their tactical setup. Known for his physicality and ability to recover the ball in midfield, Tchouameni aligns with the Reds’ desired profile. Although he has yet to fully realize his potential at Real Madrid, he remains an important player for Carlo Ancelotti. Tchouameni’s versatility has even seen him deployed as a center-back to assist a defense struggling with injuries.

WHAT NEXT FOR TCHOUAMENI?

In the short-term, Tchouameni remains focused on Real Madrid and will be back in action against Osasuna in a La Liga encounter on Saturday.