Liverpool contacts Tchouameni as midfield needs grow under Iraola

Liverpool has engaged with representatives of Aurelien Tchouameni, signaling interest in the Real Madrid midfielder. The Reds' midfield has faced challenges in balance and control early in the tenure of manager Andoni Iraola. With Julian Ward now as sporting director, the club is prioritizing midfield reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window. Tchouameni, who signed a long-term deal with Madrid last season, has been monitored by Liverpool for years. While no deal is imminent, the ongoing communication suggests a potential move could be explored if he is not a guaranteed starter under manager Jose Mourinho.

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