Liverpool have allegedly submitted a £41m bid for a Champions League-winning midfielder, once described as a “one-man army in midfield,” edging ahead of Manchester City in the race.
Liverpool strengthening midfield optionsThe Reds made a determined attempt to sign Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi during the summer, viewing him as an ideal deep-lying addition to bolster their midfield. However, the Spaniard chose to stay at Sociedad, leaving Liverpool without reinforcements in that area.
Despite this, Liverpool’s current midfield lineup has been outstanding. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have excelled as a double pivot, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones have brought unique strengths to the No.10 position.
Despite this, Liverpool continue to be linked with additions in the middle of the park, with Zubimendi still reportedly being looked at, despite potential frustration at him turning them down last year.
VfB Stuttgart star Enzo Millot would be a long-term midfield option for the Reds, with the 22-year-old already becoming a key player for the Bundesliga side, bagging six goal contributions (four goals and two assists) in 12 starts in the league so far this season.
Liverpool make £41m offer for midfield ace
According to a report from Spain, Liverpool have tabled a £41m offer for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, as they look to beat Manchester City to his services.
An initial payment of £29m is mooted in the report, with the remainder of the fee being paid next season, as the Reds look to become even more dominant in the middle of the park.
Tchouameni was constantly linked with a move to Liverpool back in 2022, at a time when the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were ageing figures, but he opted to move from Monaco to Madrid instead.
With the 24-year-old has enjoyed a great period of success at the Santiago Bernabeu, including winning the Champions League last season, he hasn’t always been a key starter under Carlo Ancelotti, and could therefore like the idea of a fresh challenge.
Football talent scout Jacek Kulig lauded him during his time at Monaco, hailing him as “one-man army in midfield”, summing up his dominant nature, while Paul Pogba has also heaped praise on him, saying: “It was a pleasure to play next to him. He brings a lot of energy. A lot of energy, extraordinary technical and physical quality.”
There is an argument to say that Liverpool don’t need reinforcements, given the level of quality on show this season, but an expert in the No.6 position could still be ideal, giving Arne Slot a different type of player to the likes of Gravenberch and Mac Allister, who are perhaps a little more naturally attack-minded.
To pip City to Tchouameni’s signature would be an added bonus, too, strengthening themselves while thwarting their rivals at the same time.