Liverpool eyes the signing of Aurelien Tchouameni

Liverpool they have supposedly set their sights on signing real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in January, according to a Spanish media Transfers.

The Whites have had a topsy-turvy first half of this season. Injury problems in the defensive department are the main reason behind this, but two players have been heavily criticized.

Kylian Mbappé is one of them, although he has already scored 14 goals and registered four assists in 24 appearances in all competitions so far this season. The other player is Aurelien Tchouameni, although he remains key in Carlo Ancelotti's starting eleven this season.

Now, Transfers They claim that Tchouameni's future at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is currently uncertain and that Liverpool are interested in acquiring him in January taking advantage of their current situation.

Arne Slot has already given the green light to close the operation and Real Madrid is willing to sell him if they receive a lucrative offer. The midfielder is valued at around £83 million per Transfer market and he still has a contract until 2028 with Los Blancos, so Liverpool will have to spend a lot of money to get the deal done.

Tchouameni to Liverpool

Liverpool wanted to strengthen the engine room by acquiring a new midfielder last summer. They identified Martín Zubimendi of Real Sociedad as the main target and even formalized their interest in acquiring his service.

But the player finally stayed at the Reale Arena and, after failing to do so, the Reds did not look for any alternative option to reinforce the midfield. So it looks like the Merseyside club are finally looking to sign a new midfielder next year.

Tchouameni is a top-level player despite his recent problems in La Liga. He is a holding midfielder by characteristics, but is also comfortable providing cover in the center back position if necessary.

Therefore, the French international would be a big coup for Liverpool if they were to acquire him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club will finally be able to lure him to Anfield in January or next summer to strengthen the engine room.

Meanwhile, having enjoyed an excellent victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the first division On Sunday, Liverpool will face newly promoted Leicester City on Boxing Day.