Julian Ward, back at the helm as Liverpool's sporting director, has set his sights on making Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni his first acquisition. As reported by journalist Pete O'Rourke, Ward is dreaming of bringing the French midfielder to Anfield.
It seems that Julian Ward is indeed returning to his position as Liverpool's sporting director. He clearly has some targets in mind, and with the next transfer windows fast approaching, there’s work to be done on the squad. Ward has had his eye on Tchouameni for some time, and his interest is set to continue as he remains firmly on Liverpool's radar. However, pulling off a deal any time soon could prove quite tricky, especially since Tchouameni recently signed a new contract with Real Madrid extending to 2031.
Liverpool did make a move for Tchouameni back in 2022 when he was leaving Monaco. The Reds made an offer, but once the call came from Los Blancos, the player opted for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Since then, Tchouameni has established himself as one of the leading defensive midfielders in world football. It's precisely that position where Liverpool is feeling the strain at the moment, but according to the latest update from O'Rourke, it is highly unlikely Tchouameni will provide a quick fix for those issues.
If Liverpool want to lure Aurelien Tchouameni away from Real Madrid, they are going to have to part with a significant sum. The 26-year-old has long been a target for Anfield, especially as he's seen as a potential solution to the club's current midfield struggles following a mixed start to the season. However, the French international has become an integral part of Jose Mourinho's plans, and the Galacticos are not keen on letting him go anytime soon. The Spanish side is reticent to consider losing Tchouameni, which makes the prospect of Liverpool reigniting their pursuit seem increasingly unlikely.
