Real Madrid Transfer News: Expert Discusses Star’s Future Amid Links To Arsenal and Liverpool

Renowned journalist Jonathan Johnson has addressed the Todo Fichajes report crediting Premier League duo Liverpool and Arsenal with an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Johnson believes that while Tchouameni will stay put this season, he could reconsider his future in the summer of 2025.

In a recent report, Spanish outlet Todo Fichajes claimed Tchouameni was on Arsenal and Liverpool’s radar. It claimed Tchouameni could be open to a new challenge if he did not become an automatic starter, which would allow Arsenal and Liverpool to throw their hat in the ring. Both Premier League clubs are reportedly in the market for a physically strong pivot and are prepared to spend big to secure Tchouameni’s services.

Jonathan Johnson Suggests Real Madrid Man Aurelien Tchouameni Could Be Available Next Summer

In his Daily Briefing column for CaughtOffside, Johnson commented on the Tchouameni exit links, hinting Arsenal and Liverpool could get their chance next summer.

Johnson revealed:

“We’ve seen a few times now when he’s been in and out of the team that there have been rumors linking him with other clubs, not just Liverpool and Arsenal, but a handful of others as well.

“I do think Real are in a bit of a transitional period at the moment where they’re adapting to having Kylian Mbappe with them, which is impacting many areas of the team, not just the attack but also in midfield. We’ve also seen Tchouameni being asked to fill in in defense by Carlo Ancelotti at times, so overall I do think he remains an important player for them, and I think the player himself will continue to be happy as long as he’s getting regular minutes.”

He added:

“Still, I do wonder if, long-term, there will still be a guaranteed starting XI role and once that becomes clear it might be that we’ll see Tchouameni being more willing to consider his future. At the moment he is an important player for Ancelotti, but how that looks once all his competitors in his position are fully fit and available, we’ll have to wait and see.

“For this season, it would be a big surprise to see Tchouameni leaving Real Madrid, but from next summer onwards, a lot will depend on how confident he still is of keeping his place in the team, particularly when Eduardo Camavinga is back and available in midfield again.”

Tchouameni has scored thrice in 93 games since joining Real Madrid in July 2022. His contract expires in June 2024.