Liverpool are reportedly preparing to battle Chelsea for the signature of Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been in impressive form for his Ligue 1 club during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring twice in 28 appearances in all competitions, while he is also now a key player for France.
Chelsea continue to be strongly linked with the midfielder, with the Blues said to be running 'in-depth scouting' on the former Bordeaux youngster.
However, according to The Athletic, Liverpool are also interested in Tchouameni, who has two-and-a-half years left to run on his contract with his Ligue 1 club.
The report claims that the Reds view the midfielder as the ideal signing amid the uncertainty surrounding the futures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.
Tchouameni, who has also previously been linked with Manchester United, has scored five times and registered four assists in 73 appearances for Monaco in all competitions.
