The winter transfer market promises to be one of the busiest in recent years. Liverpool is willing to break its record investment with a bid of 100 million euros. Its aim is to strengthen the midfield and become a major contender in the Premier League and Europe again.
On the other hand, Real Madrid is in the midst of planning to renew its squad for 2025. Club president Florentino Pérez has begun to evaluate possible departures of key players to finance new transfers. Under these circumstances, the idea of a strategic sale has come to the front.
A Valuable Player in the Market
Aurélien Tchouaméni is one of the names that rings a bell the most on the transfer agenda. The French midfielder joined Real Madrid in 2022 for a fee of around 80 million euros after shining at Monaco. Despite expectations, his performance has been inconsistent and he's failed to establish himself as a regular starter.
In his more than 100 appearances for the Whites, Tchouaméni has shown glimpses of his talent, but also ups and downs that have raised doubts. This situation has led the club to seriously consider selling him to take advantage of the interest of other teams. This is where Liverpool comes into the picture. They see in the Frenchman the solution to their midfield problems.
Liverpool are Willing to Bet Big
Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, is looking to strengthen the midfield after several failed attempts at signing a new player. The failed approach for Martín Zubimendi last summer left a void that the team is still trying to fill. Now, with a 100 million euro offer on the table, the English club is targeting Tchouaméni as the main reinforcement.
The player would fit perfectly into Arne Slot's scheme, bringing energy, defensive ability and vision. Tchouaméni also has experience in the Champions League, which adds extra value to his possible transfer. The operation, should it go through, would be the most expensive in the club history and a key move for its future aspirations.
Florentino Pérez is known for his ability to make deals that benefit the club both sportingly and financially. The sale of Tchouaméni for a record fee would allow Real Madrid to make other strategic transfers. The idea is to maintain a competitive team and, at the same time, update the squad with emerging talent.