Report: Aurelien Tchouameni has made a new decision on his future as Liverpool rekindle interest

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Aurelien Tchouameni has been on Liverpool’s radar for quite a few years now, and interest in the midfielder is thought to have emerged once again in 2026.Tchouameni was eyed by the Reds back in 2023, just a year after he swapped AS Monaco for Real Madrid.The Frenchman has since become one of the key deep-lying midfielders in Los Blancos’ system and could have been an ideal addition for Liverpool this summer, but the player himself doesn’t see his future away from Spain. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Aurelien Tchouameni wants to stay at Real MadridSpanish outlet Defensa Central have shared an update on his situation this week, and it is bad news for Liverpool and Manchester United, both of whom are named as having an interest.The 26-year-old is under contract in Madrid until the summer of 2028, and it is said that despite sides like the Reds and Man Utd looking at the player, he has no intention of leaving Los Blancos.As for Real Madrid, they do not want to sell Tchouameni either and could even renew his contract before the 2026/27 campaign comes to a close.It’s not an ideal situation for Liverpool, of course, who have been told they need a new midfielder this summer.Steven Gerrard tells Liverpool to sign a midfielderIn 2025/26, barring Wataru Endo, who is out long-term and was hardly playing anyway, the Merseyside outfit lack a proper, traditional defensive midfielder to sit in front of the backline and allow more attack-minded players to push further forward.Steven Gerrard has even urged Liverpool to sign a new midfielder this week when discussing the impact of Ryan Gravenberch, who he thinks should be used as an eight, not in his current position in the pivot.He said: “I remember speaking to [him], did an interview with Ryan and I said, ‘Mate, you’re an eight.

You’re a box-to-box midfield player.’“I just like them to go out and go and get a real dominant defensive midfielder that can really help protect the back four a little bit more.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox