Liverpool are reportedly in advanced discussions with Real Madrid over a potential move for French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old, who has been an important figure at the Bernabeu since joining from AS Monaco in 2022, now appears to be on the move after reports suggest he has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid, leading to growing interest from top European clubs.

Tchouameni has made 103 appearances for Real Madrid, contributing 3 goals and 5 assists. His performances at club level, coupled with his vital role in France’s midfield, have highlighted his immense potential. Having earned 36 caps for France and scored 3 goals, he has firmly established himself as a key figure for his national team. However, despite his impressive credentials, Tchouameni has struggled to secure a regular starting spot in a highly competitive midfield at Madrid, where established stars such as Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Luka Modric dominate the lineup. As a result, speculation has mounted about his future, and Liverpool have emerged as one of the front-runners for his signature.

The Reds’ interest in Tchouameni is not new. Liverpool were strongly linked with the midfielder before his eventual move to Madrid, but they were beaten to his signing by the Spanish giants. Now, after missing out on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi during the summer transfer window, Liverpool have rekindled their pursuit of Tchouameni. Reports indicate that Liverpool have already opened talks with Tchouameni’s representatives as they target him as a key midfield addition in the upcoming January transfer window.

A central factor in Liverpool’s renewed interest is Tchouameni’s current situation at Real Madrid. While the Frenchman remains highly regarded at the Bernabeu, he has found it difficult to break into the starting XI on a consistent basis. The rise of other midfield talents at Madrid, including the versatility of Bellingham and Valverde and the experienced star Modric, has limited Tchouameni’s opportunities. It is believed that Real Madrid are now open to letting the midfielder leave for a fee of around €60 million in January—significantly lower than his current market value of €100 million, according to Transfermarkt. This figure could be seen as a bargain for a player of Tchouameni’s quality and potential, making the move especially attractive to Liverpool.

Should Tchouameni make the switch to Anfield, he would bring a blend of youth, technical brilliance, and physicality to Liverpool’s midfield, strengthening their squad ahead of the second half of the season. His arrival would help address the Reds’ need for additional depth in the middle of the park, providing manager Arne Slot with a dynamic option to complement the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones.

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In addition to Liverpool’s interest, Real Madrid are already looking ahead to the possibility of Tchouameni’s departure. The Spanish giants have reportedly shifted their focus towards Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as a potential replacement. The Argentine has struggled for regular minutes under Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and could be viewed as an ideal fit to fill the void left by Tchouameni in Madrid’s midfield.

For Liverpool, the potential signing of Tchouameni would be a significant step towards building a squad capable of competing for both domestic and European honors. His arrival would also mark a rare opportunity for Klopp’s side to secure a player of such quality who was once considered out of their reach. The move would also give Liverpool a measure of redemption after missing out on Tchouameni two and a half years ago, when Real Madrid ultimately won the race for his signature.

As talks continue, all eyes will be on the January transfer window to see whether the French international will make the high-profile switch to Merseyside. Should the deal go through, it could prove to be one of the key transfers of the winter window.

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