Report: Liverpool & Real Madrid Pursuing Monaco Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni But One Making More Headway

 Liverpool and Real Madrid are the two teams reported to be chasing Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni according to a report.

The 22-year-old has been in sparkling form for the Ligue 1 club this season and it is believed he will move on in the summer.

Jurgen Klopp's team have been linked with the France international over recent weeks as he looks to start re-building his midfield options.

The futures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita are all uncertain with Milner's contract up at the end of the season and the other two with just over 12 months left on their current deals.

Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are both 31 so it is widely expected that Liverpool will be looking at the likes of Tchouameni to bring down the average age of their midfield engine room.

According to Source, it is the Merseyside club that are reported to have made more headway in terms of a transfer for the talented youngster.

Speculation about Tchouameni and Liverpool is growing by the week and this is certainly one to watch as the transfer window approaches.

The France international has enjoyed another impressive season in Ligue 1 and is reported to be on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Liverpool, PSG, and Real Madrid.

Gianluca Di Marzio speaking to German website WettFreunde (via Get French Football News) has revealed that the 22-year-old prefers a move to the Premier League over a move to PSG as things stand.

The French publication also reports that Foot Mercato claim that despite the fact Real Madrid appeared to be front runners they are struggling to meet both Monaco's valuation of the player and his wage demands.

Liverpool are in need of freshening up their midfield options and a move for Tchouameni could well be on the cards if they can hold off competition from elsewhere with the player seemingly keen to move to England.