Liverpool are set to miss out on signing long-standing target Aurelien Tchouameni with the midfielder on the brink of a switch to Real Madrid.
The Champions League holders are understood to be in line to land Tchouameni’s signature sooner rather than later with the French maestro in advanced talks with Carlo Ancelotti’s side over a move this summer.
According to a report from 90min, it is claimed that Real Madrid emerged as the clear frontrunner ahead of the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in what was a widely contested race for the AS Monaco wantaway star.
The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was tipped to be a huge admirer of the Ligue 1 midfield talent following his standout displays in the Monaco shirt which earned him rave reviews and interest from some of the biggest clubs across the continent.
Real Madrid are expected to fork out a sizable transfer fee in the region of £85 million including signing bonuses for the 22-year-old Tchouameni with the Spanish champions eager to wrap up the negotiations to land one of the prized youngsters in world football.
