{"id":571857,"date":"2026-05-07T22:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/571857\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:20:11","slug":"liverpool-hold-talks-to-sign-the-best-dm-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/571857\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool hold talks to sign “the best DM in the world”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football moves quickly, and Arne Slot<\/a> may be somewhat aggrieved that his incredible accomplishments at the Liverpool<\/a> helm have faded beyond the background.<\/p>\n

Of course, there is a good reason for this. Liverpool have been terrible for large portions of the campaign, and the Dutchman has definitely been infected with a vicous bout of second-season syndrome.<\/p>\n

\"Liverpool<\/p>\n

But the 2024\/25 Premier League<\/a> champions are on track to qualify for the Champions League<\/a>, and that opens more doors this summer.<\/p>\n

Once again, the Reds need to make sweeping changes in the transfer market, and there’s no question that the flagging midfield needs a freshen up.<\/p>\n

Attacking additions will come, but Liverpool’s midfield have been drained of last year’s vim and vigour, and the likes of Alexis Mac Allister<\/a> and Ryan Gravenberch<\/a> aren’t cutting the mustard right now.<\/p>\n

With changes sure to arrive, FSG cannot afford to slip up and bring over the wrong player. With that in mind, recent reports will be exciting for fans to note.<\/p>\n

According to TEAMtalk<\/a>, Aurelien Tchouameni is at the centre of growing tensions at Real Madrid, and Liverpool are looking to take advantage and bring him over to Anfield. The 26-year-old’s camp have already been in contact with the Reds.<\/p>\n

\"Tchouameni-Deschamps-France\"<\/p>\n

The Los Blancos heavyweight wouldn’t come cheap, of course, and with Manchester United also keen, it’s understood that figures totalling \u00a370m have been touted<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Liverpool’s midfield have flattered to deceive this season, and though he shouldn’t be sold after signing a new contract, Gravenberch hasn’t been great, and Tchouameni could be the perfect upgrade.<\/p>\n

Why Liverpool should sign Tchouameni<\/p>\n

Tchouameni is part of a Real Madrid outfit whose toxicity levels are rising. After several trophy-laden years, problems are seeping onto the surface in the capital, and Liverpool could offer him a hand and bring him over for the next chapter in his career.<\/p>\n

Gravenberch currently holds down the fort at the base of Slot’s midfield, but a lack of physicality in the centre has been among the cruxes of the Merseysiders’ downfall, and Tchouameni would fix that problem.<\/p>\n

League Comparison (2025\/26)<\/p>\n

Stats (* per 90)<\/p>\n

Gravenberch<\/p>\n

Tchouameni<\/p>\n

Matches (starts)<\/p>\n

33 (31)<\/p>\n

30 (28)<\/p>\n

Goals + Assists<\/p>\n

4 + 3<\/p>\n

1 + 0<\/p>\n

Touches*<\/p>\n

67.4<\/p>\n

65.9<\/p>\n

Accurate passes*<\/p>\n

47.5 (89%)<\/p>\n

53.0 (91%)<\/p>\n

Chances created*<\/p>\n

0.8<\/p>\n

0.8<\/p>\n

Possession lost*<\/p>\n

9.1<\/p>\n

6.2<\/p>\n

Succ. dribbles*<\/p>\n

0.8 (57%)<\/p>\n

0.1 (38%)<\/p>\n

Ball recoveries*<\/p>\n

3.7<\/p>\n

2.1<\/p>\n

Tackles + interceptions*<\/p>\n

3.0<\/p>\n

3.5<\/p>\n

Clearances*<\/p>\n

1.5<\/p>\n

1.8<\/p>\n

Duels won*<\/p>\n

4.4 (57%)<\/p>\n

5.2 (69%)<\/p>\n

He’s a combative number six, and would provide a more Fabinho-esque presence at Anfield that Gravenberch has offered over the past couple years.<\/p>\n

Maybe that’s what Liverpool need to move forward and step back into the limelight. Gravenberch is more progressive, a better carrier, but Tchouameni packs a punch that Liverpool do not have right now.<\/p>\n

But the France international is also among the finest passers in the world, when it comes to deep-lying midfielders picking out the right pass.<\/p>\n

In La Liga, Tchouameni comes out near the summit when his passing accuracy and success in the duel is collated against other relevant midfielders. This is hardly surprising: he’s one of the best in the business, hailed as “the best defensive midfielder in the world” by one of his former teammates Chema Andres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gravenberch is an elegant midfielder, to be sure, but he also lacks an innate ability to carve open opponents and progress play forward. In that, Slot’s struggles in the build-up have been summed up, especially with Mac Allister having fallen to the wayside.<\/p>\n

\"aurelien-tchouameni-real-madrid\"<\/p>\n

Liverpool need a profile such as this. For example, FSG appear to be in talks<\/a> to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but Wharton is not a combative player, and he alone would not solve Slot’s problems.<\/p>\n

With Tchouameni involved, Liverpool could afford to sell Mac Allister and release Gravenberch from the weight of responsibility at number six that has forced him to his knees, a shadow of the elegant star of 2024\/25.<\/p>\n


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