29 Apr 2022 19:49:35
Ed2 are we interested in Tchoumeni from Monaco?
{Ed002's Note - Aurelien Tchouameni (DM/CM) Juventus, Real Madrid and Chelsea have a declared an interest in the player and have held discussions with Monaco. However, after signing Zakaria and being close to signing another midfield player, Juventus can possibly now be discounted as they look to other lower-price midfield options to cover departures, with Monaco's financial demands being seen as significant. Real Madrid opted for Camavinga last summer and have yet to realistically exploit him - and they will concentrate on other priorities but cannot be discounted as Casemiro might leave in the summer - but again, they are smarting at the asking price. Anceslotti would like both players in his midfield but may not be coach next season. PSG need to make significant changes to their aging midfield and have spoken with his agent, although not yet Monaco. Again, I would not discount them but they have others in mind as well. Chelsea had a creative solution in mind that would suit both clubs and will likely push for a deal, but of course will have new owners by the summer. They could push again and I would not rule them out. Manchester City have a list of potential Fernandinho replacements, including Tchouameni. Other clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund have looked at him and spoken with his agent, but have not declared an interest to Monaco or they have preferred midfield targets at this time. Monaco have told clubs that they are not looking to sell for less than €100M but realistically it will be less than that. For Liverpool it would be a pretty much like-for-like replacement in midfield - and they are not looking to move him on. Barcelona would be priced out of a deal unless players would be taken in exchange as they have other plans for their money this coming summer. It is difficult to imagine any side paying that much and Real Madrid would almost certainly look to including one or more players in any deal - and they will opt to push for Pogba instead - but don't discount them. Monaco have said they won't accept a player exchange but the player has made it clear wants to move to Real Madrid and that may not be possible for cash.}
30 Apr 2022 11:23:34
Mighty reds, i found some interesting comments on Tchoumeni which may suggest that this season he has developed into more than just a holding player like Casemeiro, Fabinho or Fernandinho. May be why we've spoken to his agent. Possible our scouts viee him as a long term successor to Henderson in a box to box role? Seems to back up what Ed002 has said as well in terms of contacting his agent only at this stage.
“For the moment, there is just some contact with his agent. Monaco knows it too. The player is very interested in Liverpool, ” Santi Aouna shared.
“If Aurelien Tchouameni has managed to become regular in his performances, it is also because over time he has settled into a role that suits him better.
“Positioned higher on the pitch, his athletic and technical abilities allow him to bring a real plus offensively without neglecting defensive tasks. He is mature in and off the pitch. Complete player. ”.
30 Apr 2022 15:50:43
No wonder Naby is playing out of his skin . Our MF is about to get shaken up. As much as i love Milly, is 140k a week warranted anymore? Klopp knows best obviously but i would not be surprised to see Ox and Milly do one.
01 May 2022 05:39:32
Did you see JK’s comment about Milly after the match today? If Millie wants to stay, he will - rightly in my opinion - be here next season. On or off the pitch I think he would always have a spot in JK’s plans.
01 May 2022 08:52:26
Do we play box to box midfielders anymore. Our line is so high not even our centre half’s and full backs are near our box anymore let alone our midfielders 🤣.
01 May 2022 10:18:09
With 5 subs next season its abit more feasible to have more quality in the team and still keep players happy.
We do have Carvalho, Elliot, Jones next season though so that is a few spaces in the team to take up.
01 May 2022 11:09:34
I kind of agree with the b2b bit - is that what we need. I think a mid that works hard but is more creative, like a David silva type would be amazing.
01 May 2022 12:43:54
Remember Milly can cover a number of positions so another season with LFC with what I personally believe see him going into management with him learning coaching with LFC U18s if not next season the season afterwards.
02 May 2022 09:30:00
Can't put a price on proper leadership. Milly should be held onto! Absolute consummate professional. Massive loss if he was let go.
02 May 2022 12:07:08
Milner can fill in so many positions. The only thing he can’t do is play 2 times a week which he’s had to do this season a hell of a lot more than he should’ve. Which is why we’re 100% going to be getting some midfield reinforcements In.
02 May 2022 20:42:56
If there is one signing we make this summer, it would be Aurelian Tchouameni. We have an excellent selection of midfielders but we lack someone with the legs and power - especially with Gini gone and Hendo on the decline. It seems that we have moved on from Bissouma now so let's see what happens in the summer.