Liverpool and Man Utd discover price to sign Tchouameni

Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with a move from the Premier League, although Real Madrid are expected to compete with Manchester United and Liverpool.

Manchester United and Liverpool have learned how much it will cost them to bring Aurelien Tchouameni to the Premier League.

The 22-year-old is in high demand having helped Monaco boost European qualification and Real Madrid have also reportedly shown interest along with Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. The youngster joined Monaco from Bordeaux in 2020 and has already racked up nearly 100 caps for his current club.

Tchouameni scored his first senior international goal during the most recent break, netting for France against Ivory Coast, and is eyeing a place in Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad. However, if he is to travel to Qatar as a Premier League player, potential suitors for him are expected to shell out a huge €70 million (£58.9 million).

United’s search for a new central midfielder has linked him with England international Declan Rice. However, the price tag for the Euro 2020 star is significantly higher than the sum it would cost Tchouameni.

“I feel like I’ve taken another step in the right direction in my career, but I’m still only 23 years old and trust me, I know myself, I’ve got a lot more that I can get out of the bag,” Rice said Friday after securing a spot in the podium for the Football Writers Association Player of the Year award. “I know, my coaches tell me.

With Rice likely to be charged a fee of more than £100m if he moves this summer, Tchouameni would be comparatively cheaper. However, the sum – reported by AS (via Sports Witness ) – is still significant for a player with no Premier League experience.

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AS suggests that the quoted fee is too high for Real Madrid. Chelsea and Juventus are also expected to struggle to meet the asking price, although there is still a question whether Chelsea’s new owners would be prepared to make a brand signing in their first window.

Tchouameni himself, meanwhile, has dropped a hint about his desire to play Champions League football. Monaco lost their qualifying play-off for the tournament this season, before reaching the knockout stages of the Europa League.

The Rouen-born player has also previously commented on the growing interest in his performances for France, most notably in their UEFA Nations League victory. He appeared on the cover of Marca after playing in France’s win over Spain, but played things down when he spoke to L’Equipe at the time.

“In the dressing room, they put the blanket down and laughed: ‘Oh, are you leaving us now?'” he said. “He’s flattering, but I don’t wake up in the morning thinking about it.”