Big battle! Manchester United and Liverpool in race to sign French national team leader

The Frenchman could swap Spain for England as early as this summer.

Details: According to TEAMtalk, citing Sport Witness, 26-year-old French central midfielder for Real Madrid and the French national team, Aurélien Tchouaméni, is one of the top priorities for both Manchester United and Liverpool in this year's summer transfer window.

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Reports indicate that Manchester United are ready to fight for Tchouaméni, considering him one of the best candidates to replace the departing Casemiro. Liverpool, meanwhile, have had their eye on the Frenchman for several years. A transfer was supposed to happen back in 2022, when Tchouaméni played for Monaco, but he chose Real Madrid instead.

However, it is noted that luring Tchouaméni away will be extremely difficult, as he has a contract with Real valid until 2028 and the player himself is in no rush to leave Madrid.

This season, Tchouaméni has played 42 matches for Real Madrid, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €75 million.

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