Liverpool will have to do "huge" thing to strike deal for Real Madrid star - journalist

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Liverpool will reportedly need to pay a “huge” amount of money if they want to have a chance of signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Tchouameni was a rumoured big target for Liverpool years ago before he joined Madrid, having also caught the eye for Monaco like Camara is currently.

There was a reason for that, and the Frenchman has gone on to be one of Europe’s most consistent defensive midfielders, winning one Champions League and La Liga title apiece, and being hailed by Rio Ferdinand back in 2022: “Listen, Tchouameni is a young kid, he’s going to make mistakes but he’s a superb talent, he produces moments out of nowhere, incredible player. Tchouameni showed why he plays for Real Madrid.

He has the patience, talent, control, he has everything you need.” Unfortunately, though, it looks as though Tchouameni is an unattainable option for Liverpool, given his price tag and the fact that Madrid don’t want to lose an influential figure. Unlike Tchouameni, he wouldn’t cost a big fee – if anything, he would be good value for money, with recent reports suggesting Liverpool could get their man for around £47m, with Chelsea linked with a move for that amount.