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Premier League giants 'monitoring Aurelien Tchouameni situation'

By Matt Law, Football Editor | 01 April 2023

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni's situation at Real Madrid, according to a report.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all reportedly keeping a close eye on Aurelien Tchouameni's situation at Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.

The France international made the move to Bernabeu last July, with his form for Monaco convincing Carlo Ancelotti's side to spend big to bring him to the Spanish capital.

Tchouameni has been a regular at club level during the 2022-23 campaign, featuring on 32 occasions in all competitions, contributing three assists in the process.

However, the form of Eduardo Camavinga has led to him struggling for starts in recent matches, and he was only a late substitute in the 2-1 loss to Barcelona before the international break.

Camavinga is now thought to be viewed as a certain starter for the Spanish and European champions, and according to El Nacional, four Premier League clubs are monitoring Tchouameni's situation.

Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni in action with Al Hilal's Gustavo Cuellar on February 11, 2023 © Reuters

The report claims that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United would all be interested in signing the Frenchman this summer if he became available for transfer.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be monitoring the developments.

Real Madrid are said to be reluctant to have a big-money recruit on the bench, leading to claims that offers in the region of €70m (£61.6m) would be seriously looked at this summer.

Los Blancos are believed to be looking to sign a new central midfielder during this summer's transfer window, with Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham widely thought to be their leading target.

France's Aurelien Tchouameni pictured on June 3, 2022 © Reuters

Real Madrid also have three midfielders out of contract this summer, with Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric only having deals until the end of June.

Modric is expected to sign an extension in the near future, but there is uncertainty surrounding the futures of Kroos and Ceballos ahead of the summer market.

Liverpool and Man United are also believed to be keen to sign Bellingham from Dortmund this summer, while Arsenal and Chelsea allegedly want to further boost their midfield ahead of next season.

Tchouameni has started 15 La Liga matches for Real Madrid this season, while he has been in the starting XI on five occasions in the Champions League.

Real Madrid will next be in action on Sunday afternoon, with the club welcoming Real Valladolid to Bernabeu in Spain's top flight, looking to bounce back from their defeat in El Clasico before the international break.