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After transfer rumours linking Liverpool FC with Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni resurfaced over the last two weeks, The Athletic’s James Pearce spoke about them on the Walk On podcast:
“No, all quiet at the moment. No, no. You know, there’s been a lot of talk about Tchouameni, hasn’t there, at Real Madrid?
“There’s talk about them potentially looking to move him on, and I think mainly because obviously we know Liverpool were so keen a couple of years ago when he went from Monaco to Real Madrid, that those links have surfaced.
“I’ve been told at the minute there’s nothing concrete in that. I think a lot will depend on how Liverpool get through this period up to January. Slot has always talked about wanting two players for every position, and effectively he’s got that.”
The Reds are known for holding a long-term interest in their targets, but with Arne Slot wanting a different profile for the defensive midfielder role and the player mired in some middling form this past season, it looks rather unlikely. Due to Madrid’s injury issues, Tchouaméni seems set to play centre-back for the rest of the season. Liverpool will be able to take a closer look at the player in about a week as Los Blancos pay a visit to Anfield, looking to get their UEFA Champions League campaign back on set.
