Chelsea could set sights on Aurelien Tchouameni ahead of the summer, although any transfer may have complexities.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea could plan a shock raid on Real Madrid for Aurelien Tchouameni. The Real Madrid man has had some questionable performances this season, although whether that compiles Florentino Perez to consider a sale, mainly to Chelsea, remains to be seen.
Chelsea plot Tchouameni swoop
A few years ago, when Aurelien Tchouameni emerged as one of the promising midfielders in Europe, Real Madrid wasted no time getting the Frenchman. The €80 million Real Madrid star has been decent enough for the Spanish giants since arriving here, but there have been some questionable performances this season.
Does that prove enough for Florentino Perez to consider a big-money sale of the midfielder? The question remains. Real Madrid were uninterested before January and widely expected to maintain that stance ahead of the summer.
Chelsea are apparently interested in a move for Tchouameni in the next window, as the Blues could potentially eye another €100 million-plus midfielder. There are possibilities of selling Conor Gallagher for profit in the summer, leaving a place vacant for a new addition.
Whether Chelsea are in a position of financial power to spend heavily on the €80 million Real Madrid star remains the question. Many reports have stated they may have restricted funds due to the risk of breaking FFP rules, but as a club, they remain linked with some of the best players from around.
Will Real Madrid sell Tchouameni?
The idea of selling Tchouameni may not have occurred to Perez, as he views the midfielder as a crucial part of his future plans. There are some spaces about to open up in the Real Madrid midfield with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric potentially departing, which could see someone like the Frenchman stake a claim for the long-term future.
In any case, Tchouameni remains a significant investment for Perez alongside players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde. Hence, even if Chelsea makes a compelling offer, Perez might not sell the Frenchman, especially in the summer.
