Chelsea have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
The AS Monaco star has quickly become one of the hottest properties in European football thanks to his consistent performances for the French club over the last 18 months.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Tchouameni. Thomas Tuchel is believed to be keen to improve Chelsea's midfield next summer.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are likely to prioritize the signing of a defensive midfielder next summer.
The Red Devils have been cut apart by the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool this season due to a lack of a top-quality holding midfielder in their ranks. Romano, however, believes United could try to sign West Ham star Declan Rice.
'Talking about transfers, Manchester United fans are asking about January. Man United with Solskjaer were planning to sign a new central defensive midfielder for next summer," Romano told the Here We Go podcast.
"They had Tchouameni on the list but it's complicated because Chelsea are leading the race for a long time. Also, Declan Rice was among the names that Solskjaer was following. Let's see with the new manager if they go for something different."
Aurelien Tchouameni joined AS Monaco from Bordeaux in the summer of 2020.
The 21-year-old immediately became a key member of Monaco's starting line-up last season. He went on to make 42 appearances for the club in all competitions and contributed three goals.
The midfielder has amassed seven appearances for the French national team. He helped France win the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League.
Tchouameni has made 21 appearances for AS Monaco in all competitions this season and has scored two goals. He is expected to make the move to one of Europe's top clubs this summer.
Chelsea could cool their interest in Manchester United target Aurelien Tchouameni
Chelsea could cool their interest in AS Monaco star Aurelien Tchouameni due to the emergence of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The Blues academy product spent last season on loan with Fulham, where he failed to impress with his performances.
The 25-year-old has, however, become a regular member of Chelsea's starting line-up and has been one of the club's standout performers in recent weeks.
Chelsea are therefore likely to support Loftus-Cheek and allow the England international to make the central midfield position his own rather than sign a new midfielder.
Chelsea also possess a number of top-quality central midfielders in the squad such as N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Aurelien Tchouameni could therefore prefer a move to Manchester United, where he is likely to become a regular starter.
Andy_Mac
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yeah bro you are talking about what he did for England and telling you that Rice did nothing it was Philip who was doing all of the work Rice is no where near Tchouameni in Dm the boy is strong and very active in dm Rice is just Another England media hyped player
You clearly didn't watch England play so it's pointless to even comment. Phillips was good but Rice contributed more defensively. Tchouaméni is all hype. Let him prove himself for the France national team and then I'll listen. But since you're a Man Utd fan and not a Chelsea fan, I don't disagree with your opinion and I really hope Tchouaméni goes to your club while we sign Rice.
Unitedbyblood♥️
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You don't know what you're saying. Rice is so much more proven in the PL and he has done exceptionally well for England. Do you even watch football? What has Tchouaméni done in a France shirt? How many big tournaments has he played? Anyways, I hope Rice comes to Chelsea. He will fit like a duck to water.
yeah bro you are talking about what he did for England and telling you that Rice did nothing it was Philip who was doing all of the work Rice is no where near Tchouameni in Dm the boy is strong and very active in dm Rice is just Another England media hyped player
Andy_Mac
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Are you the Andy Mac that I know from Liberia.
No I'm not from Liberia
Ciwbcdkors
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Rice will become cheap very soon. He has only 2 more years left on his contract and he's stalling on the extension. He wants to move to Chelsea and join his best friend Mason Mount. We will bully West Ham into selling him either for a reasonable price or for free. It's a question of when and not if.
Are you the Andy Mac that I know from Liberia.
Andy_Mac
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what has Rice done for England is Philip a joke to you?
I'm talking about Rice and Tchouaméni and you're bringing up Kalvin Phillips 😂😂 Stick to the conversation mate.
PrinceUche6
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No! Chelsea should consider selling Werner, RLC, Barkley and Pulisic. Both RCL and Barkley are not at the level to play for Chelsea, they lack the necessary qualities and consistency to play for top club like Chelsea. We should consider bringing in Tchouameni as an ideal replacement for Kante as Rice is too expensive and pacy Dembele to replace either Werner or Pulisic .
look this guys you just called out to be sold a really good players yes they may not be impressive presently but they are outstanding players we just need a player to replace Kante when he is injured because for this past few games we have missed him so very much and that guy Tchouameni is the perfect person to stand in for Kante in his absence we all know very much that we need a very good goal scorer, that's what we should be looking out for not trying to sell out the ones that could give us little goals
Lekki
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries
thanks bro
Lekki
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries
is it free for him to come home ?? what it's market value of rice to tchouameni?
Lekki
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No ways. Declan Rice is a much better option. Tchouaméni isn't proven at the highest level.
rice is more expensive than him , and not sure that westham can let him go beyond 100m
Unitedbyblood♥️
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You don't know what you're saying. Rice is so much more proven in the PL and he has done exceptionally well for England. Do you even watch football? What has Tchouaméni done in a France shirt? How many big tournaments has he played? Anyways, I hope Rice comes to Chelsea. He will fit like a duck to water.
what has Rice done for England is Philip a joke to you?
Andy_Mac
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No! Chelsea should consider selling Werner, RLC, Barkley and Pulisic. Both RCL and Barkley are not at the level to play for Chelsea, they lack the necessary qualities and consistency to play for top club like Chelsea. We should consider bringing in Tchouameni as an ideal replacement for Kante as Rice is too expensive and pacy Dembele to replace either Werner or Pulisic .
Rice will become cheap very soon. He has only 2 more years left on his contract and he's stalling on the extension. He wants to move to Chelsea and join his best friend Mason Mount. We will bully West Ham into selling him either for a reasonable price or for free. It's a question of when and not if.
Andy_Mac
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you are very dumb to say that Who is Rice compared to Tchouameni have even watch this guy play? Rice is another Maguire in another skin
You don't know what you're saying. Rice is so much more proven in the PL and he has done exceptionally well for England. Do you even watch football? What has Tchouaméni done in a France shirt? How many big tournaments has he played? Anyways, I hope Rice comes to Chelsea. He will fit like a duck to water.
Andy_Mac
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries
No ways. Declan Rice is a much better option. Tchouaméni isn't proven at the highest level.
BluesFamilyNumeroUno
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Is either Rice or this boy......we need one of them this January along with Richarlison or Dembele
Unitedforlife6
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He is premier league bond, even if Chelsea or United don't sign him
Unitedforlife6
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries
but rice still wants to come hom
Ciwbcdkors
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No! Chelsea should consider selling Werner, RLC, Barkley and Pulisic. Both RCL and Barkley are not at the level to play for Chelsea, they lack the necessary qualities and consistency to play for top club like Chelsea. We should consider bringing in Tchouameni as an ideal replacement for Kante as Rice is too expensive and pacy Dembele to replace either Werner or Pulisic .
Hupacdeiyz
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que,nous ne pas vouloir droit chose,voir lukaku de jouer avec ziyech alors havertz jouer et havertz conduier le team
Hupacdeiyz
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que,nous faire ne pas droit chose
Hupacdeiyz
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que,nous faire neuf pas colour droit chose
yioackuz
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lukaku mast out form the Chelsea
Pokceinopt
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries
very true bro
wecelmno
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get a beast midfilerder and one strong cb one dangerous striker ,get chiesa we are ready to go.
better buy players at every position huh?
Mabaceiopy
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please get us Everton number 9
Dikabort
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We've got Gilmore far better than the two
Jitcdektu
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get a beast midfilerder and one strong cb one dangerous striker ,get chiesa we are ready to go.
candekrt
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Bring back Ole!!😕
bolaji99
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Chelsea sign him and we get rice,I prefer rice than him
tchouameni is another bakayoko
bolaji99
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Chelsea sign him and we get rice,I prefer rice than him
that is ur own opinion who is tchouameni to compare with rice keep deceiving ur self
Unitedbyblood♥️
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Chelsea sign him and we get rice,I prefer rice than him
you are very dumb to say that Who is Rice compared to Tchouameni have even watch this guy play? Rice is another Maguire in another skin
bolaji99
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Chelsea sign him and we get rice,I prefer rice than him
Lekki
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Chelsea need Tchouameni as kante replacement because of age and injuries