Liverpool are reported to be ‘very interested’ in signing AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old youngster is highly regarded on the continent and a host of Europe’s elite clubs are keen on making a swoop.
Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are in the mix but it’s the Reds who are seemingly desperate to win the race.
That’s according to a report from French outlet Foot Mercato, as cited by Transfer News Live on Twitter.
🚨 Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is attracting interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG.
AS Monaco value him at €50m.
(Source: Foot Mercato) pic.twitter.com/rcUsOtT2sx
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) March 21, 2022
The report claims that Liverpool are ‘on the spot’ to bring the seven-cap France starlet to Anfield.
So far this season Tchouameni – who was described as ‘extraordinary’ by Paul Pogba – has scored three times and provided two assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £36million and under contract in France until 2024 (Transfermarkt), signing the young midfielder for the mooted €50million (£42million) would be worthwhile expenditure.
Despite coping with the departure of Gini Wijnaldum seamlessly, one of the biggest blows when losing the Dutchman was replacing his unmatched durability.
Having missed just two matches through injury in a fledgeling career to date, Tchouameni would appear to have a similar availability to that of the ex-Reds favourite.
Capable of operating as a defensive midfielder as well as in a more advanced role, the talented Frenchman has all the attributes required to be a huge asset in Klopp’s squad.
