Aurelien Tchouameni

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The player confirmed Liverpool were "first" to act in the race to secure his signature last summer, though explained why he didn't hesitate to snub Klopp in a move that's teed up an even bigger deal

The France international moved to the LaLiga giants in an £85million deal from Monaco last summer despite Chelsea looking to strike a deal

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"You look at the way Man City play then maybe they wouldn’t fit into what Man City want. But in terms of what Liverpool want from their midfield I see anyone of those three."

A report has detailed Todd Boehly's frustration at former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia passing up on a major transfer opportunity.

Romano has revealed how Klopp tried everything in his power to snap up one of Europe's best young midfielders, while Spurs could be set for a future transfer blow.

Despite the best efforts of Jurgen Klopp, it seems Tchouameni always only had eyes for Real Madrid with the midfielder explaining why he snubbed Liverpool and PSG

Real Madrid have beaten Liverpool to a deal for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, reports claim

Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer and the race may be still on for the youngster’s signature.

Tchouameni looks on course for Madrid, though the Reds are in frequent contact with an alternative in the Red Bull organisation.

The Champions League winners are in contact for the midfielder but the runners up aren't necessarily far behind.

So, despite all the reports of a deal being sealed with Real Madrid, Aurelien Tchouameni says he admires both Real and Liverpool.

The midfielder is wanted back in Ligue 1, where he could fill the void left by a top talent.

He is the man Klopp wants more than any other this summer, but it seems Liverpool face heartache with the midfielder reportedly agreeing a mammoth transfer to a rival suitor

The Monaco midfielder is seemingly the Reds' No 1 target this summer - and the Ligue 1 side do not seem opposed to his transfer

Liverpool await an answer from Tchouameni after they and Real Madrid both agreed terms, Rice has decided his future amid a fresh push from Man Utd, while Villa are pushing hard for Phillips, despite Leeds' safety

Real Madrid are ready to snap up Liverpool target Aurelien Tchouameni after missing out on Kylian Mbappe, according to a report

Recent comments from Cesc Fabregas on Aurelien Tchouameni have added fuel to the fire over a potential Liverpool move for the young ace

Liverpool are edging closer to Tchouameni amid an admission from the player, Tottenham are favourites to land an Argentina star, while Leicester want a £50m-rated Brighton man

Pogba could inadvertently help Liverpool in the transfer market by aiding their quest to sign a French ace.

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Tottenham are poised to make an opening bid for a destructive midfielder, while Liverpool have been handed a summer target boost

The in-demand midfielder has already made a big decision, with Real Madrid, Chelsea and Liverpool lurking.

A dream midfield signing for Liverpool remains a possibility as the Reds lead the race, while Tottenham are after a Barcelona star

The French youngster also talked about his performance being inspired by a Man Utd man after the game

Liverpool are in talks over a new midfield signing, Leeds fear losing Raphinha on the cheap, and Jesse Lingard will pick from four clubs

"A far higher offer will be needed to prise Tchouameni away from France."

Arsenal have joined Man Utd and Liverpool in the race to sign a French ace after a transfer guru provided an eye-catching update.

Liverpool are aware of Real Madrid's threat to their transfer plans after a report insisted their interest in signing a French ace is real.