AURELIEN TCHOUAMENI is reportedly at the centre of a tug-of-war between Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.
The 21-year-old, who will cost £38million from Monaco, has seen his stock rise rapidly following his Nations League win with France earlier this month.
Tchouameni has already become a regular in the Ligue 1 side’s first-team this season, featuring in 17 games in all competitions and chipping in with two goals.
And his career ascent has impressed both the Reds and Blues who are both keen on bringing him to the Prem, according to Tuttosport.
Tchouameni plays alongside former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas at Monaco.
And the three-time Premier League winner is not keen to see one of his side’s top assets leave, issuing a hands-off warning when Chelsea’s interest was mentioned in the summer.
Whether or not Tchouameni might fancy a big-money move to the Premier League is another matter.
Liverpool are believed to see Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham as their top target for midfield reinforcement next season.
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And the German side have admitted the Reds have made their interest known.
They did, however, warn he will NOT come cheap, meaning Tchouameni could be a more affordable option.
Manchester United have also been long-term admirers of the former Bordeaux kid.
The Red Devils are said to be lining him up as a possible replacement for his French team-mate Paul Pogba who is yet to sign a new contract with the club.
United want to tie him down to a new deal worth a mind-boggling £400,000-a-week.
However. talks between the club and player hit the skids last week following United’s 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool.
Pogba’s current United deal is up in the summer when he can walk away as a free agent.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
