Liverpool & Manchester City To Battle It Out For Real Madrid Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni

The Reds lost out to Los Blancos in the race for the France international in the summer of 2022 but remain keen on him as Arne Slot looks to bolster his midfield options

Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024 / IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

According to a report, Liverpool and Manchester City are set to fight it out for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

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Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool thought they were closing in on a deal to sign the 24-year-old in the summer of 2022 but lost out to the La Liga giants when they agreed a €80million transfer with Monaco for the midfielder.

Aurelien Tchouameni, Real Madrid / IMAGO / AFLOSPORT

Reports of late, however, have suggested that Tchouameni may be falling out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu and could be moved on.

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Fichajes are reporting that Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on the France international with both Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola looking to bolster their options in midfield.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. / IMAGO / PA Images

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The Spanish outlet claims the Anfield hierarchy are willing to offer a €50million package for Tchouameni and are keen to secure the signing as soon as possible so they do not risk losing out to another potential suitor.